Bluebird Cargo was established in the year 2000 in Iceland by a group of local businesses and individuals with a solid background in aviation and airfreight.

The company received its Aircraft Operating Certificate in early 2001 under JAROPS1, and was the first Icelandic airline to be certified from the start of operations under this European standard.

Operations started in March of 2001, with one B737-300 freighter aircraft routing daily from Iceland via the United Kingdom to Cologne, Germany.

A second B737-300 freighter was added to the fleet in July of 2002.

In July of 2003, Bluebird Cargo signed a lease agreement with GECAS for five B737-300 freighters. Two aircraft were delivered in September of that year, with the remaining three to be delivered in 2004.

In early 2005 FL-Group made an offer to buy all shares in Bluebird Cargo.  In August 2005 the new ownership was confirmed after the DD process.  In 2006 Bluebird Cargo became part of Icelandair Group.

In November 2006 Bluebird Cargo signed a aircraft sale and purchase agreement for two B737-400 passenger aircraft - both to be converted to full freighter. 

Bluebird Cargo is more than “just” an ACMI provider. With a strong background in air cargo, this company is able to provide all inclusive cargo services. Bluebird Cargo has the potential to provide blocked space or part-charter / scheduled capacity to freight forwarders and integrators on long term basis, and independently fill remaining cargo capacity of the flights through an extensive  network of partners and associated companies.

At Bluebird Cargo the emphasis is on CARGO, and not only the BIRD.