In October 2019 Blue Panorama airline announced it would be changing its name to Luke Air by the end of 2019, revealing a new yellow-blue livery on an Airbus A330-200 which was then due to be delivered in March. In late 2020, Blue Panorama retired their last Boeing 767-300ER. In January 2021, it was announced that the rebrand will go ahead. As of September 2021, the airline's official website had its content changed to Luke Air operated by Blue Panorama Airlines. On 27 October 2021, the airline announced the suspension of all flights stating financial difficulties in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Blue Panorama went through recurring restructuring proceedings in recent years. Shortly after, it filed for bankruptcy protection. In June 2022, it has been reported that the grounded airline retired both of their Airbus A330-200s leaving them without long-haul capable aircraft. In December 2022, it has been announced that the airline will be liquidated and not resume operations.
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