Nordica (Estonia) has announced an extension to the finalization deadline of a previously signed aircraft sales agreement, pushing the end date to late June 2025. This extension underscores the complexities of aircraft transactions, where thorough technical evaluations and administrative hurdles can often lead to delays.
Estonia has reported delays in its efforts to sell several CRJ900 aircraft formerly operated by Nordica, the state-owned airline, and owned by Transpordi Varahaldus, a public asset management entity. The sale discussions, initially slated for earlier completion, are now expected to extend into June 2024.
Nordica, Estonia’s former national airline, and the Estonian government have received a bid for the bankrupt carrier’s fleet of seven CRJ900s, marking a significant step toward asset liquidation. The agreement is expected to be signed in the first half of March 2025, with the buyer yet to be publicly identified.
A special audit into the bankruptcy of Nordica (Estonia) has uncovered governance failures, citing shortcomings in both the management and supervisory boards that contributed to the airline’s financial collapse. The findings highlight internal mismanagement as a key factor in the carrier’s downfall.
Nordica, Estonia’s national airline, has announced its decision to close operations and file for bankruptcy. The move follows the withdrawal of potential investor Lars Thuesen from a critical funding deal. This marks a significant setback for the carrier, which had been seeking financial support to sustain its operations.
