January 28, 2011
Indonesian conglomerate Sinar Mas Group and Hong Kong-based plane leasing firm LCNC are each in talks to buy debt-ridden Mandala Airlines after it ceased operations two weeks ago, said Herry Bhakti Singayuda at Indonesia's transport ministry on Friday.
"The talks are ongoing and Mandala will report to the government next week on who will be the new owner," Singayuda, the director general for aviation said.
Mandala, a budget carrier serving 13 domestic destinations, suspended all flights on January 13 as it struggled with debt problems.
(Reuters)
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