DEFUNCT AIRLINE - Bluebird Nordic ceases operations

Bluebird Nordic, operating as BBN Airlines Nordic, announced it has ceased all operations and returned its aircraft to its lessors. The airline is citing the slump in cargo deman reason for its demise.
Bluebird Nordic was established in 1999 as Bluebird Cargo with its base at Keflavik. The compa was completely owned by Icelandair and launched flights in 2001. In 2010, the airline was sold- Icelandair and in 2017 was renamed into Bluebird Nordic. In 2020, the airline was acquired by A Solutions Group.

 

Before going out of business, Bluebird Nordic had a fleet of three Boeing B737-400(F)s and thre B737-800SFs. It also had plans to expand its fleet with three leased B777-300ERs.
The closure of Bluebird Nordic has no impact on the other airlines in the Avia Solutions Group, are Air Explore (Slovakia), Ascend Airways (UK), Avion Express (Lithuania), Avion Express Malta Airlines Indonesia, Klasjet (Lithuania), Magma Aviation (UK), Skytrans Airlines (Australia), Smar (Latvia), SmartLynx Estonia, and SmartLynx Malta.
The Group is the world's largest provider of Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance services has a total fleet of 166 aircraft.
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Bluebird Nordic was established in 1999 by a group of local businesses and individuals with a solid background in aviation and airfreight. From the beginning Bluebird Nordic has provided service to major airlines, express companies and parcel services. The airline also o!er cargo export and Import services in Iceland, with more than 100 locations worldwide.
The Bluebird Nordic team prides itself in running an e"cient airline, focusing on fast, responsive customer service, as well as safe, reliable and competitive transport. All aircraft are equipped and pilots trained to operate under low visibility weather conditions. The airline is licensed and experienced in carrying most type of cargo, fresh fish, perishables, pharmaceuticals, animals, vulnerable, dangerous goods and etc.