A helicopter en route to Kedarnath made an emergency landing on a road in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand on Saturday afternoon due to a technical malfunction. The helicopter, operated by Kestrel Aviation Private Limited, was carrying five passengers, all of whom are reported to be safe. However, the pilot sustained minor injuries during the landing. …
Berlin to Milan Flight Diverted to Bavaria After Intense Turbulence A commercial flight from Berlin to Milan, carrying 179 passengers and six crew members, was forced to make an emergency landing at Memmingen Airport in Bavaria after encountering severe turbulence around 8:30 PM. The turbulence was so intense that the pilot made the unscheduled landing …
In a significant move to enhance global connectivity and passenger convenience, Thai Airways (THAI) and Turkish Airlines have signed a strategic Joint Business Agreement (JBA). The landmark agreement was formalized today at the 81st International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in New Delhi, India. THAI and Turkish Airlines sign Joint Business …
Responding to rising demand from local passengers, Nepal Airlines Corporation has resumed regular flights from Tarigaun Airport, located in Tulsipur-12 of Dang district. This development marks a significant improvement in regional connectivity, especially for residents who previously had to travel long distances to access air services through Nepalgunj or Bhairahawa. According to Bal Bahadur Sunar, …
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The Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) has voiced deep disappointment over the recently announced federal budget for the fiscal year 2082/83, citing the government’s continued neglect of key issues affecting Nepal’s tourism industry, most notably the Value Added Tax (VAT) imposed on domestic and international airfare. According to NATTA, despite multiple representations …
The Government of Nepal has announced a major initiative to upgrade Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu into a boutique airport, aiming to enhance passenger experience and manage increasing air traffic. In the budget speech for the fiscal year 2082/83 BS (2025/26 AD), presented yesterday by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel …
The Government of Nepal has announced its strategic vision to develop Pokhara International Airport as a tourism hub, as outlined in the annual budget presented by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel during a joint session of the Federal Parliament. This move aims to position Pokhara, one of Nepal’s major tourist destinations, …
The under-construction Majhgau Airport in Mahendranagar has seen 1,300 meters of its runway blacktopped, according to Minraj Ojha, the Project Chief of Majhgau Airport. Out of the total 1,525 meters planned for the runway, only 1,300 meters have been paved so far. The delay in acquiring 225 meters of land, which is under the control …
In a significant step toward strengthening its aviation capabilities, Prabhu Helicopter Ltd., one of Nepal’s prominent rotor-wing aviation service providers, has officially expanded its fleet with the addition of a second brand-new Airbus H125 (AS350B3e) helicopter. Registered under the call sign 9N-ANT, the newly inducted helicopter has been brought into service following the successful acquisition …
Regular flights between Phaplu Airport in Salleri, the district headquarters of Solukhumbu, and Kathmandu have resumed, with services now operating four days a week. Nepal Airlines has restarted flights every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, according to the Civil Aviation Authority office in Phaplu. The service had been suspended for several months due to technical …
