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Kingfisher Airlines

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Kingfisher Airlines Limited was an airline group based in India. It was established in 2003 and started its commercial operations in 2005. Through its parent company United Breweries Group, it had a 50% stake in low-cost carrier Kingfisher Red. Until December 2011, Kingfisher Airlines had the second largest share in India's domestic air travel market. However, the airline ran into continuous losses since its inception, ran high debts and finally closed its operations on 20 October 2012. Its chairman Vijay Mallya subsequently fled to London to allegedly hide from creditors.

Infobox

Hubs
Bengaluru
IATA
IATA ICAO Call sign IT KFR KINGFISHER
Founded
2003 (2003)
Revenue
₹25,982.78 crore (US$3.1 billion) (2012)
Employees
5,696 (2012)
Key people
Vijay Mallya (CMD) Sanjay Aggarwal (CEO)
Net income
₹8,765.9 crore (US$1.0 billion) (2012)
Destinations
128
Focus cities
ChennaiPune
Headquarters
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Subsidiaries
Kingfisher Xpress
Parent company
United Breweries Group
Secondary hubs
DelhiMumbai
Ceased operations
20 October 2012 (2012-10-20)
Commenced operations
9 May 2005 (2005-05-09)
Frequent-flyer program
King Club

Tables

Kingfisher Airlines Fleet · Fleet
P
P
Aircraft
P
Total
Y
Passengers
Total
Airbus A319-100
Airbus A319-100
Aircraft
Airbus A319-100
Total
3
Passengers
–
Passengers
144
Passengers
144
Airbus ACJ319
Airbus ACJ319
Aircraft
Airbus ACJ319
Total
1
Passengers
VIP
Passengers
Operated for UB Group
Airbus A320-200
Airbus A320-200
Aircraft
Airbus A320-200
Total
10
Passengers
20
Passengers
114
Passengers
134
–
–
Aircraft
–
Total
174
Passengers
174
–
–
Aircraft
–
Total
180
Passengers
180
Airbus A321-200
Airbus A321-200
Aircraft
Airbus A321-200
Total
6
Passengers
32
Passengers
119
Passengers
151
–
–
Aircraft
–
Total
199
Passengers
199
ATR 42-500
ATR 42-500
Aircraft
ATR 42-500
Total
2
Passengers
–
Passengers
48
Passengers
48
ATR 72-500
ATR 72-500
Aircraft
ATR 72-500
Total
16
Passengers
–
Passengers
66
Passengers
66
77
77
Aircraft
77
Total
77
Boeing 727-100
Boeing 727-100
Aircraft
Boeing 727-100
Total
1
Passengers
VIP
Passengers
Operated for UB Group
Total
Total
Aircraft
Total
Total
39
Aircraft
Total
Passengers
Notes
P
Y
Total
Airbus A319-100
3
–
144
144
Airbus ACJ319
1
VIP
Operated for UB Group
Airbus A320-200
10
20
114
134
–
174
174
–
180
180
Airbus A321-200
6
32
119
151
–
199
199
ATR 42-500
2
–
48
48
ATR 72-500
16
–
66
66
77
77
Boeing 727-100
1
VIP
Operated for UB Group
Total
39

References

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    http://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/airline/KIF
  2. Federal Aviation Administration
    https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Order/ND/7340.1Z.pdf
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    https://web.archive.org/web/20150711071646/http://www.iata.org/membership/Pages/airline_members_list.aspx?All=true
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    http://www.flykingfisher.com/our-offices.aspx
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    https://www.ft.com/content/85252402-1249-11e6-839f-2922947098f0
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    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Kingfisher-buys-control-of-Air-Deccan/articleshow/2090124.cms
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    http://greatgameindia.com/secret-account-rothschild-bank-kingfisher-deal/
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    https://web.archive.org/web/20111001000905/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/kingfisher-to-exit-lowcost-airline-operation/188330-7.html
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    http://www.bseindia.com/qresann/resultNotes.asp?scripcd=532747&qtr=70&dtBgn=30-Jun-11&dtEnd=3&scripName=KINGFISHER%20AIRLINES%20LTD.&ResultType=DNB
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    https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-india-kingfisher-funds-idUSLNE78E02O20110915
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    https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424053111904060604576571940614618696?mod=googlenews_wsj
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    http://www.avweb.com/avwebbiz/news/Indian_Airlines_In_Crisis_205739-1.html
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    http://www.patrika.com/news/mallyas-kingfisher-airlines-is-king-of-defaulters-at-rs-4022-crore/1018296
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    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-17664122
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    https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/kingfisher-airlines-owes-3000-employees-rs-300-crore-in-salary/articleshow/51336437.cms
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    http://www.airbus.com/presscentre/pressreleases/press-release-detail/detail/kingfisher-becomes-first-indian-customer-for-a380-a350-a330/
  35. "Kingfisher Airlines unveiled new Airbus A330-200 designed to take the customer experience to the highest quality level"
    http://www.airlinequality.com/news/140708_KINGFISHER.htm
  36. Business Standard India
    http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/airborne-again/260624/
  37. "Kingfisher partners with Dish TV"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20081120014150/http://www.techtree.com/India/News/Kingfisher_Partners_with_Dish_TV/551-77748-547.html
  38. "Kingfisher's new 'Xpress' cargo service"
    http://www.routesonline.com/news/29/breaking-news/62864/-kingfisheras-new-axpressa-cargo-service/
  39. "Accident description"
    http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20091110-0
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  42. "Crew: Kareena Kriti Tabu film is based on Vijay Mallya's Kingfisher fiasco"
    https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/crew-kareena-kriti-tabu-film-is-based-on-vijay-mallyas-kingfisher-fiasco-article-108551614
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