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Number of seats 176–189
Length 47.3 m 155' 3''
Wing span 38.1 m 124' 10''
Cruising speed 876 km/h 544 mph
Maximum range 6,300 km 3,900 mi
Maximum take-off weight 113,400 kg 250,000 lb
Engines (two) RB211-535E4
Maximum range based on full passenger load.
BOEING 757-200
Fleet oF aircraFt
BOEING 767-300
Number of seats 240-351
Length 53.7 m 176' 1''
Wing span 47.6 m 156' 1''
Cruising speed 875 km/h 544 mph
Maximum range 11.305 km 6.105 mi
Maximum take-off weight 185.880 kg 412,000 lb
Engines (two) PW4052
Maximum range based on full passenger load.
BOEING 757-300
Number of seats 215–228
Length 54.4 m 178' 7''
Wing span 38.1 m 124' 10''
Cruising speed 876 km/h 544 mph
Maximum range 5,100 km 3,200 mi
Maximum take-off weight 123,800 kg 273,000 lb
Engines (two) RB211-535E4-B
Maximum range based on full passenger load.
WElcOmE ABOArd
In many ways, Icelandair is unique among international airlines. Apart from
our role as a passenger carrier we are a part of a group providing compre-
hensive travel and flight services to and from our home country.
With roots stretching back 70 years, Icelandair is proud of its position as
one of the world’s longest established airlines.
The Icelandair story began in 1937 with the formation of a little airline in
the north of Iceland which three years later turned into Flugfélag Íslands or
Icelandair. Another milestone was reached in 1944 with the foundation of
another airline Loftleidir, which became known as Icelandic Airlines.
In 1945, Air Iceland made its first international flights to Scotland and
Denmark. Loftleidir began international operations in 1947, and its pio-
neering low-fare service across the North Atlantic commenced in 1953. In
1973 both airlines merged to form Icelandair.
Today, Icelandair’s route network of 21 international destinations includes
six North American and 15 European gateways. Icelandair’s route network
is based on a hub-and-spoke system with Keflavík International Airport as
the nerve center. Annually Icelandair carries around 1,5 million passengers,
or five times the population of its home country.
The Icelandair Group consists of flight and travel service companies,
which form the foundation of the fast growing Icelandic tourist industry,
and include Icelandair, Icelandair Cargo, Icelandair Hotels, Air Iceland,
Iceland Travel, Icelandair Ground Services, Icelandair Technical Services,
Loftleidir-Icelandic and Icelandair Shared Services.
Icelandair has always been privately owned and is registered on the
Icelandic Stock Exchange. Icelandair has been a member of IATA since
1950, a member of AEA since 1957 and the International Flight Safety
Foundation from 1966.
Icelandair remains committed to its tradition of service for generations
to come.
the icelandair Story
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