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Air Atlanta Icelandic
Iceland · ATLANTA

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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.
This profile is provided for general information only. Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.
Primary hubs
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GUA → SAPL4T
GUA → TGUL4T
PEU → TGUSF3
RTB → GUAL4T
RTB → SAPSF3
RTB → TGUSF3
SAP → GUAL4T
SAP → RTBSF3
SAP → TGUSF3
TGU → GUAL4T
TGU → PEUSF3
TGU → RTBSF3
TGU → SAPSF3
Fleet (aircraft types operated)
Encyclopaedia
Air Atlanta Icelandic is a charter and ACMI airline based in Kópavogur, Iceland. It specialises in leasing aircraft on an ACMI and wet lease basis to airlines worldwide needing extra passenger and cargo capacity. It also operates charter services. The company operates in different countries and has bases worldwide.
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US's Atlas Air acquires 49% of Iceland's Air Atlanta
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The Loadstar· 5/28/2026
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Aviation Week· 5/29/2026
Atlas Air Takes Stake In Icelandic ACMI, Charter Carrier Air Atlanta
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FreightWaves· 6/1/2026
Atlas Air to invest in freighter operator Air Atlanta, buy aircraft
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FlightGlobal· 5/28/2026
Atlas Air to take 49% stake in Air Atlanta
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Air Cargo News· 5/19/2026
Air Atlanta prepares to add second Boeing 777 freighter
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