Wednesday, March 16, 2016

ZEE to buy aviation firm Fly By Wire

Media Major Zee Entertainment Enterprises today said it will fully acquire aviation firm Fly By Wire for a total consideration of Rs 61.25 crore in an all-cash deal.

The board of directors of the company in metting held yeterday has approved in-principle an acquisition of 100 per cent equity stake in Fly By Wire International Pvt Ltd, Bangalore (FBW).

Fly By Wire International provides aircraft charter services which own/operates one Bombardier Challenger 605 aircraft.On the reasons for investment, Zee said ''Subsequent to sale of the smaller aircraft owned by the company, the company has been chartering the aircraft from FBW on an exclusive basis... In order to save costs and for ensuring better operational efficiency, it is considered expedient to own the aircraft by acquiring 100 per centequity stake in FBW.
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