New Delhi: The cash-strapped Kingfisher Airlines is staring at an uncertain future with prospects of a shutdown looming large, as the Directorate-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) summoned CEO Sanjay Agarwal for a review of its operations and safety measures.
Agarwal is likely to meet DGCA chief Arun Mishra on Tuesday.
Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh on Monday gave enough hints on the government’s plans for the carrier, saddled in debts at present, as he said the ministry will consider a shut down if the fleet size drops below five from the present seven and “airworthiness was in doubt.”
For an aircraft to take off, engineers have to certify it as “airworthy.” Mishra told reporters: “We will review the situation of the Kingfisher Airline. The situation of the airline’s operations will be reported to and discussed with the ministry. We are monitoring the situation.”
01/10/12 Deccan Herald
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Agarwal is likely to meet DGCA chief Arun Mishra on Tuesday.
Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh on Monday gave enough hints on the government’s plans for the carrier, saddled in debts at present, as he said the ministry will consider a shut down if the fleet size drops below five from the present seven and “airworthiness was in doubt.”
For an aircraft to take off, engineers have to certify it as “airworthy.” Mishra told reporters: “We will review the situation of the Kingfisher Airline. The situation of the airline’s operations will be reported to and discussed with the ministry. We are monitoring the situation.”
01/10/12 Deccan Herald
