An aircraft maintenance company operating at some of the UK's busiest airports, including Heathrow, Birmingham and Manchester, has collapsed into liquidation.
Luftavia, founded in May 2015, offered a range of services, including scheduled line maintenance, ad-hoc repairs, and rapid temporary line station set-ups.
The company positioned itself as a provider of "efficient, cost-effective maintenance solutions" using UK Civil Aviation Authority-approved products.
The Luftavia website added: "Our line maintenance engineers are committed to a 'right first time' quality standard, receiving specific training in risk assessment and SMS.
"Our partners are all respected industry operators, chosen specifically to add quality and value to Luftavia performance."
Luftavia operated at major airports in the UK and internationally, including:
- London Heathrow Airport
- Manchester Airport
- Birmingham Airport
- Saigon Airport
- Bangkok Airport
- Dhaka Airport
- Siem Reap Airport
- Phnom Penh Airport
- Hanoi Airport
Luftavia collapses into liquidation after 11 years in business
After 11 years in business, Luftavia is set to close after falling into liquidation.
Ryan Michael Davies of Moore Kingston Smith & Partners LLP was appointed as liquidator on September 30, according to a notice published in The Gazette.
Other UK companies that have closed or entered administration/liquidation in 2026
It has been a tough year for the UK high street, with several retailers entering administration or liquidation and others announcing widespread store closures.
Major high street brands Claire's and Quiz have been forced to close all their remaining stores after falling into administration.
UK fashion retailer Leading Labels is also set to close its remaining 15 stores after falling into liquidation in May.
Whitbread closed all its standalone branded restaurants across the UK last month, including:
- Brewers Fayre
- Beefeater
- Bar + Block
- Table Table
- Cookhouse + Pub
TG Jones and the British Heart Foundation will also be closing around 150 stores each across the UK.
Wynsors World of Shoes is shutting 17 stores across the UK, with closing down sales already underway at several affected branches.
Other retailers have been forced to close stores this year, including:
Several UK travel companies have ceased trading or entered administration in 2026, including:
- Regen Central Ltd
- Gold Crest Holidays
- Asiara UK Ltd
- Simply Florida Travel Ltd
- Trav Expert Ltd
- Strachan Travel Ltd
- Travel Bespoke Ltd
- Global Vision International
- Ski Yodl Ltd
- TS Travels Group
- Yourtravelshop.com
- TS Travel Realisations Ltd
- Firefly Holidays
- Fraser Travel Ltd
- Golf Villa Rentals Ltd
- Barnes Worldwide Travel Ltd
- Global Travel Partners
Wayfairer Travel Limited has also suspended all services "until further notice" as it looks to appoint an administrator.
Meanwhile, four UK airlines have fallen into administration or liquidation:
- Ascend Airways (liquidation)
- EcoJet Airlines (liquidation)
- Zenith Aviation Limited (administration)
- European Cargo (administration)
UK delivery company Yodel was phased out completely in July after being acquired by InPost.
Meanwhile, iconic fashion brand Nasty Gal has shut down its website after being sold by Debenhams in a deal worth around £12 million (US$16 million).
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It hasn't all been bad news for the UK high street, with several major brands announcing new store openings for 2026, including Joules, B&M, Aldi, M&S, and Superdrug.
Meanwhile, brands including Evans and Bodycare have returned to the UK high street this year after previously closing all their stores.
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