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EcoJet Airlines, the UK’s first electric airline, collapsed after three years, canceling all flights due to tech and regulatory delays.
EcoJet Airlines, a UK-based airline founded in 2023 by Dale Vince and Brent Smith, has entered liquidation after three years, canceling all planned flights.
Marketed as the world’s first electric airline, it aimed to operate hydrogen-electric retrofitted aircraft on routes including Edinburgh to Southampton, with future expansion planned.
The company cited delays in aligning technology and regulatory requirements as key reasons for its collapse.
A voluntary liquidation was initiated by the board, with Paul Dounis and Mark Harper from Opus Restructuring appointed as liquidators.
The company, described as a start-up with no material assets, is using member funding to ensure employees receive full statutory entitlements.
EcoJet’s failure is part of a broader trend of airline and travel company collapses in the UK, including four travel firms that ceased trading in 2026 and lost their ATOL licenses, disrupting flights and holiday packages worldwide.
EcoJet Airlines, la primera aerolínea eléctrica del Reino Unido, colapsó después de tres años, cancelando todos los vuelos debido a retrasos técnicos y regulatorios.