Vijay Mallya appointed chairman, Deccan Aviation

26 Apr 2008

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Board members of India's pioneering low cost carrier, Deccan Aviation, have appointed Vijay Mallya, chairman of the UB Group, the spirits maker, as chairman, according to a Reuters report.

The report said that Mallya will replace NS Narahari, who will now continue as director.

The UB Group owns a 49 per cent stake in the carrier.

Capt GR Gopinath, founder of Deccan Aviation, will assume the post of vice-chairman.