Iceland-based ACMI and charter specialist airline.
Founded
1986
Headquarters
Reykjavik, Iceland
Air Atlanta Icelandic is an Icelandic airline founded in 1986, specializing in ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) wet lease operations and charter flights. The airline provides aircraft and crews to other carriers on a contract basis rather than operating scheduled passenger services under its own brand.
Based in Reykjavik, Iceland, Air Atlanta Icelandic has operated wide-body aircraft for major carriers around the world, including services supporting the Hajj pilgrimage season. The airline has been a notable player in the wet-lease market, supplying capacity to airlines in need of additional resources during peak periods or fleet transitions.
Over the decades, Air Atlanta Icelandic has undergone various ownership changes and operational restructuring. It is part of the broader aviation services sector and has maintained a focus on flexible, contract-based flying rather than direct-to-consumer airline operations.
Hubs & network
Air Atlanta Icelandic primarily operates from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) near Reykjavik, Iceland.
Fleet
The airline has historically operated wide-body aircraft including Boeing 747 and Boeing 767 variants for ACMI and charter operations.
Notable facts
- ›Specializes in ACMI wet-lease operations, providing aircraft and crews to other airlines.
- ›Has frequently supported Hajj charter operations transporting pilgrims to Saudi Arabia.
- ›Founded in 1986, making it one of Iceland's longer-established airlines.
- ›Does not operate scheduled passenger services under its own brand.
- ›Has served clients across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond through contract flying.
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