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All the aircraft will also be equipped with an automated external
defibrillator, a simple device used to treat sudden cardiac arrest
as well as a paperless cockpit. The entry by the UB group into the
aviation segment is a project of $ 1.8 billion.
 Civil
aviation has been the latest area of interest for the UB Group.
Speaking at the launch, UB Group chairman Dr Vijay Mallya said,
"After the entry of Kingfisher in the civil aviation sector,
this too will be a sector that will attract a lot of FDI (foreign
direct investment)."
Stressing on the new emerging India, and more importantly the new
consumer class of Indians, Mallya stated that that Kingfisher Airlines
would satiate in every way the desires of this new emerging class.
"We believe we understand consumer needs and aspirations as
well as what one calls value for money and Kingfisher will address
all the three stated aspects."
 Mallya
also said that with the coming of Kingfisher Airlines, the civil
aviation sector for the first time will witness a double digit growth.
Another interesting point was that this was first time that a true
synergy between the public and the private sector company has taken
place as Kingfisher airlines has outsourced all their ground activities
to Indian Airlines.
Says aviation minister Prafful Patel,"The Indian civil aviation
sector must expand and both the public and private sector players
need to ensure its growth. The boom in aviation needs to be fueled
by these players and the Government will extend all its support
and encouragement for the same."
(Pictures
by Vicky Ahuja)
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