UK airline collapses into liquidation
Another one bites the dust
www.express.co.ukEcojet Airlines has entered liquidation in the United Kingdom in early 2026, with court filings and corporate records confirming the start-up was wound up before it ever operated commercial flights. Reports indicate the company faced capital shortfalls and regulatory hurdles, leading to a court-ordered liquidation and appointment of interim liquidators. Several aviation outlets and trade publications have covered the filings and noted that Ecojet’s ambitious zero-emission/ electric-airline plans did not reach operational readiness.
Key points you may find helpful:
- Official actions: A Scottish court ordered the liquidation in February 2026, and Opus Restructuring was appointed as interim liquidator, signaling a formal wind-down process [CH-aviation: discussion of court order and liquidation; Aviation Week: liquidation coverage]. The liquidation proceeded despite the company’s public aims to launch long-distance, zero-emission routes [CH-aviation / Aviation Week].
- Corporate status: Ecojet was originally incorporated under a different name and later rebranded; filings show limited paid-up capital and failure to secure sufficient funding for regulatory approvals or aircraft conversion to zero-emission configurations [Travel and Tour World; CH-aviation].
- Operational status: The airline did not operate any commercial flights, and passenger services were never launched; the liquidation is described as a setback for zero-emission aviation ventures in the UK [Travel and Tour World; The Mirror; Express outlets].
If you'd like, I can pull the latest public filings or summarize the major timeline events (incorporation, rebranding, court filings, liquidation date) with direct citations.