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Icelandair completes 49% investment in PLAY’s former Maltese operation

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Icelandair has completed its acquisition of a 49% stake in Fly Play Europe Holdco after meeting all conditions of the deal announced Aug. 20. The Maltese company’s subsidiary holds an air operator certificate; the business was formerly part of the now-insolvent Icelandic low-cost carrier PLAY.

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

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  • The deal gives Icelandair a minority stake in a Maltese-based airline business with an air operator certificate, extending its interests beyond its core Icelandic operation.
  • The investment involves assets created by former rival PLAY, which became insolvent, underscoring how airline distress can create opportunities for competitors to acquire or partner around operating entities.

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