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• Kerry Reals
Icelandair says fleet-renewal benefits are emerging after a strong third quarter, but high fuel costs are expected to push the Reykjavik-based carrier to a full-year operating loss. The airline is moving its remaining Boeing 757s to Malta as it continues the transition away from the type.
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Icelandair says fleet-renewal benefits are emerging after a strong third quarter, but high fuel costs are expected to push the Reykjavik-based carrier to a full-year operating loss. The airline is moving its remaining Boeing 757s to Malta as it continues the transition away from the type.
Icelandair plans to withdraw its remaining Boeing 757-200s and 767-300ERs from scheduled operations in early January 2027, ending the two aircraft types’ service with the airline. The retirements are expected to take place within two days, marking a fleet transition for the carrier.
Icelandair has delayed the planned retirements of its Boeing 757 and 767 aircraft until early 2027. The available report does not specify how many aircraft are affected, the reason for the change or what will replace them, leaving the scale and fleet-planning implications unclear.
Romanian operator Mister Air plans to base a Boeing 757-200 converted freighter at Łódź, Poland. The report provides no further details on timing, routes or the aircraft’s operating role, but the planned basing connects the carrier’s freighter capacity with a Polish airport.
Guam-based Asia Pacific Airlines has regained cargo traffic rights to Manila, restoring access to a key destination for its Boeing 757-200F operation. The available report provides no further detail on the timing, capacity or terms of the rights.
AerSale will lease a Boeing 757-200PCF freighter to Romanian cargo carrier Mister Air Transport, supporting the company’s plan to begin independent flight operations in October 2026. The agreement gives Mister Air a freighter as it prepares to establish its own operating capability.
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