New Delhi: With India opposing entry of the world's largest aircraft Airbus 380 into the country, French Transport Minister Thierry Mariani is likely to take up the issue with Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh.
The French Minister, who is on a three-day visit to India, said out of 50 airports across the world, only airports in Delhi and Mumbai have denied permission to land the aircraft.
Inspite of demands from Lufthansa, Emirates and Singapore Airlines, government has not been allowing any foreign airline from bringing in the 'super jumbo' passenger aircraft as it would give tough competition to Indian carriers on major international routes.
No Indian airline has acquired the A-380s, though cash- strapped Kingfisher has placed orders for five of these aircraft. Headquartered in Toulouse, France, Airbus is owned by EADS.
24/02/12 PTI/Economic Times
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