Reykjavík / Relaxnews Iceland’s flag carrier has launched a new Wi-Fi service that lets passengers stay connected for the duration of its flights, including takeoff and landing. As any regular air traveller knows, electronic devices must currently be switched off during takeoff and landing. Even on board planes already equipped with Wi-Fi, passengers are asked to wait until the plane …

Washington / Bloomberg Boeing Co. is finally open for business in Iran. The US government cleared the manufacturer to begin talking with approved Iranian carriers about their fleet needs, a first step toward entering the country’s resurgent aircraft market, Boeing said. The planemaker will still need a separate license to complete any commercial jetliner sales. Europe’s Airbus Group SE, which …

Cape Town / Bloomberg South African furniture retailer JD Group Ltd. plans to close about 260 stores employing thousands of workers as it seeks to stabilize its finances. About 1,800 employees will be affected, according to the company, although a trade union put the figure at 4,110. The closings are key to securing the employment of JD Group’s remaining employees, …