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Plane Crash in Minnesota Residential Area Causes Fire, Pilot Confirmed Dead

A small plane crashed into a house in a residential area in Minnesota on Saturday night, causing a fire, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Socata TBM 7 aircraft crashed into the house at 12:20 AM local time on Saturday. Reports indicate that the pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft, …

Protests Disrupt Tribhuvan International Airport Operations for Over an Hour

Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) was shut down for 1 hour and 24 minutes on Friday due to a fire set by protesters in the bushes between the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) headquarters and the airport terminal. According to CAAN Deputy Spokesperson Gyanendra Bhul, the fire in the western part of the airport …

Flights Suspended at Tribhuvan International Airport Due to Protests

Flights at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) have been suspended following protests near the airport premises. Authorities cited security concerns as the primary reason for halting both domestic and international flight. According to reports, demonstrators gathered outside the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) headquarters in Sinamangal and set fires, which later spread towards the airport …

Plane Crash At Avalon Airshow, Pilot Seriously Injured

A small aircraft crashed during an aerial display at the Avalon International Airshow in Victoria, Australia, leaving the pilot seriously injured. Footage from the scene shows the plane forcefully hitting the ground. The pilot sustained severe injuries to both the upper and lower body and was rescued via air ambulance. The pilot was the only …

NATTA Hosts Key Forum on VAT’s Strain on Nepal’s Air Travel and Tourism

The Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) recently hosted an essential interaction program focusing on the impact of Value Added Tax (VAT) on airfare, a matter of significant concern for Nepal’s tourism sector. The event aimed to address the direct and indirect effects of the 13% VAT imposed by the Government of Nepal …

First Commercial Flight from Pokhara to Chengdu Boosts Tourism in China

The first commercial chartered flight from Pokhara International Airport to Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, on Chaitra 5 has been followed by various promotional events in Chinese cities. Despite long-standing demands from the Pokhara community and joint efforts of the public and private sectors, regular international flights had not commenced even two years after the airport’s …

Chengdu to Pokhara: A Game-Changer for Tourism Growth

Pokhara International Airport achieved a significant milestone on Chaitra 5 with the first commercial charter flight to Chengdu, China’s Sichuan province. The historic flight was followed by a series of promotional events in various Chinese cities, aiming to strengthen Nepal’s tourism ties with China. Despite the longstanding demand from Pokhara’s residents and joint efforts from …

Suketar Airport Resumes Flight Operations: A New Dawn for Eastern Nepal

After a prolonged suspension, flight operations will resume at Suketar Airport in Taplejung from this coming Saturday. Nepal Airlines Corporation’s Twin Otter aircraft, which had been grounded for some time, will begin flights again, with the first scheduled departure at 7:00 AM on Saturday morning, according to the corporation’s Taplejung station. Suketar Airport, located in …

Bilateral Air Agreement Talks Surge Ahead with Indonesia and France

Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Badri Pandey, has stated that the process of signing bilateral air agreements with Indonesia and France has begun. Speaking at a meeting of the International Relations and Tourism Committee of the House of Representatives on Monday, Minister Pandey confirmed that the process has been initiated. He also informed …

Taksar Airport in Bhojpur Resumes Flights After Three-Month Break

Taksar Airport have resumed at in Bhojpur Municipality-12 after a three-month suspension. According to Bhojpur Station Chief of Nepal Airlines, Prakash Khadka, Nepal Airlines has restarted its services from today, with new flight schedules in place. Taksar Airport has been operational since 1978, with Nepal Airlines being the only carrier providing services. The airport features …

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