UK airline enters administration with all flights cancelled

Zenith Aviation Limited, established in 2013, is a luxury private jet operator based in Biggin Hill, London.

The airline’s fleet, which is supported by a team of “highly trained and experienced” pilots and operational ground staff, consists of:

• Bombardier Learjet 75
• Learjet 45
• Citation XLS
• Challenger 605 aircraft

Zenith Aviation Limited, on its LinkedIn page, added: “We’re committed to maintaining unrivalled standards of quality, safety and service.

“Zenith Aviation – quality without compromise.”

Zenith Aviation Limited enters administration with all flights cancelled

After 13 years in business, Zenith Aviation Limited has now fallen into administration.

Paul Hargreaves from Nexus Corporate Solutions Limited was appointed administrator on May 15, according to The Gazette.

Mr Hargreaves, speaking to Newsquest (via The Herald), said Zenith Aviation was in an insolvent position due to “cashflow issues, debtors not paying, and historic ownership and management issues”.

A total of 41 jobs will be lost as a result of the company’s collapse.

Mr Hargreaves continued: “It is unfortunate for the company and the former employees, however, we are assessing the assets of the company, assisting employees with claiming their statutory redundancy entitlements, and looking at options to include potential rescue, or buyout should that be appropriate.

“At this time we are still assessing the company’s position, and evaluating the options.”

Other airlines that have fallen into administration or liquidation in 2026

Several airlines entered liquidation in 2025, according to the UK Civil Aviation Authority, including:

• Blue Islands Limited (UK) – November
• Air Kilroe Limited t/a Eastern Airways (UK) – November
• Play Airlines (Iceland) – September

This turbulence in the airline industry has carried over into 2026, with more airlines entering administration or liquidation, including:

• Ascend Airways (liquidation)
• EcoJet Airlines (liquidation)
• Royal Air Philippines (administration)
• Dove Airlines (liquidation)

Meanwhile, four UK travel companies have also closed down in 2026:

• Regen Central Ltd
• Gold Crest Holidays
• Asiara UK Ltd
• Simply Florida Travel Ltd

All four have ceased trading, according to Companies House, and have lost their Air Travel Organiser’s Licence (ATOL).

Luxury holiday company Salamander Voyages also entered administration late last month.

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