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Norlandair DHC-6 Twin Otter reg. TF- NLD in Akureyri // Source: Einar Þór Óttarsson

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Smári McCarthy: About domestic air transport and forms of operation in Iceland

Smári McCarthy, member of Pirate Party in the parliament of Iceland, PPL holder Translation: Andrei MensheninCover photo: Einar Þór Óttarsson The board of directors of ferry line Herjólfur recently laid…

The first post-COVID airshow in Akureyri // Source: Flugblogg

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What was at the first post-COVID air show in Iceland. And the biggest in the world so far

Early sunny morning Air Iceland Connect Bombardier Dash 8 Q200 TF-FXK took off from runway 01 of Reykjavik airport and started to climb FL210 towards Akureyri. “I hope this kind…

DC-3 Þristavinir Iceland (Icelandair) TF-NPK during sunset in Reykjavik (BIRK) // Source: Markus Fürst

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Most impressive aviation photos of 2019

2019 was rich for events in Icelandic aviation and full of interesting and unique guests. Grounding of Icelandair Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, the collapse of WOW air, D-Day squadron flight…

Isavia Beechcraft Super King Air 200 TF-FMS // Source: Flugblogg

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Calibrate, navigate, communicate. One workday of the only calibration aircraft in Iceland

All modern airliners can approach airports in low visibility conditions, thanks to different types of navigation equipment. From less precision, such as non-directional beacons (NDB), VHF omnidirectional radio range…

Co-founder of Reykjavik Flight Academy Hjörvar Hans Bragason // Source: Flugblogg

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Co-founder of new Reykjavik Flight Academy tells how “Vængir” aeroclub gives wings to new pilots

The country with the highest number of pilots per capita has got the fifth flight school. The Reykjavik Flight Academy became the new start point for future pilots on the…

The formation flight of DC-3 TF-NPK (in center) with Pitts S-1S TF-ABJ (on the left) and Pitts S-2AE TF-TOP (on the right) during the "Allt sem flýgur 2019" in Hella // Source: Andres Thorarinsson

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“Candy shower”, aviation championship and the 100th anniversary of Icelandic aviation. “Allt sem flýgur 2019”

The biggest general aviation festival was held in Hella, the town and aerodrome in the middle of the southern valley of Iceland. Flugblogger discovered how private pilots celebrated the 100th…

The participants of the constituent assembly of the Flughermafélag Íslands on 29 June // Source: Böðvar Eggertsson

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Take-off from the garage. How Icelanders come together around home-built aircraft simulator

Aviation enthusiasts organized the first meeting in Reykjavik for simmers, who share an interest in flying in virtual reality. The place for the event was a garage, where is a…

Cargolux CEO Richard Forson and Cargolux Boeing 747-400 "Sea Life" LX-ECV // Source: Flugblogg

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Cargolux CEO about Iceland, ageing Boeing 747-8F and flying whales

In the middle of June, the cargo airline from Luxembourg has performed a unique delivery to Iceland. Flugblogger met the aircraft in the airport and after asked CEO of Cargolux…

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How Atlantsflug shrugs off tourism decrease with rotary-wing

Icelandic airline, which offers sightseeing flights on the south-east of Iceland, has extended its service with its first helicopter. Atlantsflug’s CEO Jón Grétar Sigurðsson said, obtaining a helicopter was a…

D-Day Squadron C-47 N150D from the cockpit of Icelandair DC-3 TFNPK in Reykjavik airport // Source: Adam Ertu ToZiemsk

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How D-Day Squadron lands in Iceland

The air convoy of piston-engined military transports C-47s, as well as civilian DC-3s, has travelled through Iceland on their way to Normandy. Dozens of planes are going to land hundreds…

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