Icelandair completes 49% acquisition of Play Europe, securing access to Maltese AOC

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Icelandair Group has completed its purchase of a 49% stake in Play Europe, a Maltese AOC holder established by the now-collapsed Icelandic rival Play. The transaction gives Icelandair access to Play Europe’s air operator’s certificate, though no further operational plans were disclosed in the article.

Discovered 2026-10-19T04:05:28.852811-07:00 | 2026-10-19T04:05:28.852811-07:00

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  • The transaction gives Icelandair access to a Maltese AOC, adding a regulatory platform to its operating options.
  • Play Europe was established by Icelandair’s former rival Play before Play collapsed; the deal transfers a minority stake in that entity to Icelandair Group.

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