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Interpath Advisory is set to wind down Flybe after rescue talks with potential buyers fell through.
The joint administrators of Flybe Limited, David Pike and Mike Pink from Interpath Advisory, confirmed that discussions had now concluded and despite “significant interest” from a number of parties, it was not possible to develop a transaction in the available timeframe.
In light of this, Interpath will begin the process of winding-down the airline and “identifying options in relation to the sale of specific rights, interests and assets”.
As a result, a further 25 employees have been made redundant with immediate effect.
David Pike, managing director at Interpath and joint administrator of Flybe Limited, said: “Over the past two and a half weeks, we’ve held intensive discussions with a number of operators with a view to rescuing the airline and preserving the value in its assets.
“Unfortunately, there was a challenging set of circumstances at play, including the ‘use-it-or-lose-it’ rules related to slots, complexities with European recognition of a potential Temporary Operating Licence and the high costs associated with preserving the company’s operating platform, which meant there was a limited window in which a clear path forward could be set.”
He added: “Furthermore, it was clear from the outset that there was only a limited number of parties who had the necessary strategic fit and who could navigate the complexities of such a transaction to get a deal over the line. We thank those parties for their engagement. However, it is with regret that discussions have now been brought to a close without a deal being agreed.
“Over the coming days, we will continue to work with the lessors to return the aircraft records to them, and will also continue to provide support to those employees who have been impacted by redundancy. We are particularly grateful to those operators and other organisations across the aviation industry who have reached out to us directly to offer support in finding new roles for employees.”
