XL Airways enters into liquidation

Attempts to save XL Airways have failed after a court ruling has declared liquidation for the airline. Flights from the Paris carrier, which were previously suspended until 7 October, have subsequently been permanently cancelled. On 23 September, insolvency procedures against XL Airways France were opened by commercial Bobigny court decision which resulted in the airline being granted time to secure more funding. XL Airways halted operations on 30 September originally stating that it would resume on 3 October.  However, it was reported on 4 October that former Aigle Azur shareholder Lu Azur was offering a €30 million cash injection to the struggling airline. This offer was