London Southend Airport Up for Sale as Owner Esken Begins Breakup

London’s Southend Airport is seeking a new owner after struggling to establish itself as a hub serving the UK capital.

Current owner Esken Ltd. said it has started a breakup of its main businesses following a strategic review, including a sale of its aviation business. It has also begun a sales process for the biofuels unit, its other main business, and said it was in discussions with a number of interested parties, according to a statement.