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Farewell to the most iconic Boeing 757 | Icelandair Hekla Aurora | TF-FIU

Join me on the farewell flight of Icelandair's Boeing 757-200 TF-FIU "Hekla Aurora", one of the most iconic aircraft ever to wear the Northern Lights livery. On October 12th, 2025, this special journey marked the end of an era for Icelandair and aviation fans worldwide. As passengers boarded, they were greeted by a warm yet nostalgic crew. Inside, the cabin lights glowed in shades of green and blue, recreating the magic of the Northern Lights one final time. A traditional water salute from the fire brigade honored the aircraft before departure (a timeless aviation gesture of respect). Moments later, Hekla Aurora roared down the runway and lifted gracefully into the Icelandic sky. The flight offered a breathtaking tour over glaciers, volcanoes, and fjords, though some hidden behind Iceland's iconic cloud layers. Onboard, laughter and applause filled the cabin as everyone realized they were part of something truly special. After nearly two hours aloft, Hekla Aurora touched down in Reykjavik to cheers and waves from the ground crew. As the engines spooled down, the captain's heartfelt farewell reminded everyone that this was more than just a flight. It was history. For over 25 years, the Boeing 757-200 has been the backbone of Icelandair's transatlantic operations, connecting Iceland to cities like New York, London, Seattle, and Amsterdam. Its mix of performance, range, and elegance made it a perfect fit for Icelandair's unique network with both Europe and North America. Introduced in 2015, the stunning Hekla Aurora livery turned TF-FIU into a flying ambassador for Iceland. Inspired by the Aurora Borealis and named after the volcano Hekla, it showcased the country's natural beauty both inside and out, a true piece of airborne art. Enjoy this final tribute to an aircraft that carried the spirit of Iceland across oceans and through the skies for over two decades. Inflight Series Episode 34: Flight Information • Flight Date – October 12, 2025 • Aircraft Operator – Icelandair (FI/ICE) • Flight Number – FI1100 • City Pair – Reykjavik Airport (RKV/BIRK) → Reykjavik Airport (RKV/BIRK) • Departure Runway 19 → Arrival Runway 19 • Flight Time – 2 Hours and 23 Minutes • Aircraft – Boeing 757-256 • Aircraft Tail Number – TF-FIU (Aurora Borealis Livery) • Aircraft Age – 31 Years and 6 Months • Aircraft Engine – 2x RR RB211-535E4B • Aircraft Seating – 183 Seats (J22 / Y161) • Seat – 6A • Seat Class – Business (Saga Premium) Timestamps 0:00 • Aircraft Arrival 3:54 • Pre-flight 5:50 • Boarding 8:06 • Safety Video 10:06 • Start-up 11:19 • Water Salute 12:27 • Outbound Taxi 13:27 • Take-off 15:40 • Climb 19:15 • Inflight 19:52 • Cockpit Visit 20:06 • Inflight 21:16 • Cabin Tour 21:33 • Inflight 24:12 • Low Pass Akureyri Airport (AEY) 29:16 • Inflight 41:22 • Low Pass Egilsstadir Airport (EGS) 45:24 • Vatnajökull National Park 49:53 • Inflight 51:46 • Descent 57:15 • Landing 1:00:31 • Inbound Taxi 1:04:19 • Post-flight Credits • Lukas Ponitka-Bessert – Intro image • Fridgeir Gudjonsson – Take-off from the ground video Featured Equipment iPhone 17 Pro Hashtags #Aviation #Icelandair #Boeing757 #FarewellFlight #AuroraBorealis #HeklaAurora #FlyWithLaurens Keywords for SEO Icelandair 757, Boeing 757 Farewell Flight, Hekla Aurora, Icelandair Hekla Aurora Final Flight, Icelandair 757 Retirement, TF-FIU, Northern Lights Livery, Aurora Borealis Livery, Aviation Video 2025 Enjoy the film! © Fly With Laurens 2025 – All footage & sound presented in this video is property of Fly With Laurens.