AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAviation: Air China has launched the first scheduled passenger service to Iceland by a mainland Chinese airline, linking Beijing, Copenhagen and Reykjavík and adding a new connection to Asian markets. A separate Icelandair strike cost the carrier an estimated ISK 500 million. Food Production: Land-based farmer Aurora Abalone raised ISK 1.5 billion to expand its Reykjanes farm, with plans to reach annual production of 100 tonnes using geothermal heat and Icelandic seawater. Biotechnology: Alvotech secured FDA approval for a new SIMLANDI manufacturing process that more than doubles output per batch, strengthening its production capacity. Digital Infrastructure: Emerald AI and Nvidia shared results from their latest pilot at an Iceland data centre, while Iceland’s telecoms watchdog is consulting on spectrum for local 5G and private networks. Connectivity: Plans for a new subsea fibre link between Iceland and Scotland advanced, with landing sites selected.
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