Humberside-based airline Eastern Airways (UK) Ltd has lodged formal notice of its intention to appoint administrators and has canceled all flights with immediate effect. The regional airline, which serves both domestic UK routes and charter contracts (particularly for the oil and gas sector), posted a net loss of £19.7m, an increase of £4.8m on the previous year. The filing triggers a 10-day moratorium during which Eastern Airways must submit a viable solvency plan; Otherwise, you risk falling into total administration.
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The UK Civil Aviation Authority has advised passengers not to travel to the airport as Eastern Airways flights will not operate.
For its part, its fleet amounts to 16 aircraft, eight leased and eight owned, with an average age of around 20.1 years. Data analysis service IBA Insight shows 12 aircraft “parked” and four “in storage.” None are flying as of this writing.
The airline, which had operated a mixed fleet including ATR 72-600, BAe Jetstream 41 and Embraer E170/E190 aircraft, ceased all flights and ticket sales from October 27, 2025. The Independent reported that some of the aircraft have already been returned to their lessors.
