Icelandair retires B757-256 in its Northern Lights livery

Icelandair says farewell to iconic Hekla Aurora Boeing 757

Icelandair has said a fond farewell to one of its most beloved aircraft, the Hekla Aurora, with a special commemorative flight on Sunday, October 12, 2025. The uniquely painted Boeing 757, renowned for its memorable northern lights livery, embarked on a journey over Iceland’s most stunning natural landmarks, offering aviation enthusiasts and the public a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The special livery was launched in 2015, and Hekla Aurora qui…

Icelandair retires B757-256 in its Northern Lights livery

Icelandic flag carrier Icelandair has retired its Boeing 757-256 featuring a special Northern Lights livery after nearly 10 years in the skies.   The Boeing 757-256, known as ‘Hekla Aurora’, completed its last flight on October 12, 2025, the airline announced in a statement.  The aircraft, registered TF-FIU, operated as a special farewell flight, FI1100, which departed from Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) at 12:00 local time and completed a 1 h…