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Kingfisher Loses Flying Rights and Airport Slots

In more optimistic times, Kingfisher CEO Vijay Mallya, left; Airbus COO for customers John Leahy, center; and former Indian aviation minister Praful Patel pose with a model of an A350 following the signing of a major order for several Airbus types during the 2007 Paris Air Show. (Photo: Airbus)

By Neelam Mathews

March 4, 2013

The withdrawal of Kingfisher Airlines’ domestic airport slots and international flying rights by India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation on February 25 could make a phased restart of the carrier even more challenging. Meanwhile, authorities have de-registered 13 of the 37 aircraft parked in India, but airports haven’t allowed lessors to claim their assets until Kingfisher pays pending dues totaling $72 million.

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