Kingfisher, Epic & Airbus team up to develop network of feeder routes throughout India

With news of Kingfisher Airlines president Vijay Mallya buying 50% of VLJ-maker Epic aircraft for $200 million, the airline has announced it will be partnering the business jet builder with another jet builder: Airbus.
Formal details about the partnership haven't been announced but the companies did share a few insights into the future.
Kingfisher and Epic are hoping this partnership may make the relationship between EASA and Epic more facilitative.
The two strange bedfellows will work with the Indian airline to develop a network of feeder routes throughout India.
"There are many small airports throughout India, and this would provide more direct access to those places for customers," Kingfisher's executive vice president, Hitesh Patel said.
"I can't say whether there will be any design or technology transfer between Epic or Airbus," said Arnaud Martin, Airbus's vice president of corporate jet & VIP programs.
Patel said the partnership came about because of their substantial relationship with Airbus, as Kingfisher has an order for nearly 300 of their aircraft.
Schrameck did say they would be building a factory in India. He said it could be built anywhere.
27/09/07 Aviation Week, US

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