Efforts are underway to ensure the regular operation of larger aircraft at Bharatpur Airport, located in Chitwan district. Although various airlines have occasionally conducted flights using larger aircraft, these services have not been regularized. Bharatpur Airport A few months ago, Shree Airlines initiated flights with an 80-seater aircraft amid much fanfare. However, the service was …
Nepal’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba, held a significant bilateral meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister His Excellency Yoko Kamikawa on Thursday at Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tokyo. Minister Rana described the discussion as “fruitful,” focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between the two nations. During the meeting, Minister …
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Pokhara, a globally recognized hub for paragliding, is witnessing a revival in its adventure tourism scene after months of stagnation caused by the operation of the Pokhara International Airport. With recent collaborative efforts between the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) and Nepal Air Sports Association (NAA), paragliding activities have gradually resumed with more stability …
An emergency mock rescue drill based on a simulated “bomb threat” scenario was conducted on Monday at Gautam Buddha International Airport. The exercise aimed to demonstrate the procedures for safely landing an aircraft and rescuing passengers and crew in the event of a bomb threat. The drill took place at the airport’s rescue and fire …
A Summit Air flight bound for Lukla was forced to return to Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) this morning after experiencing a technical issue mid-flight. The aircraft, a Twin Otter with flight number 301, took off from Kathmandu but encountered a problem after reaching the Phaplu region in Solukhumbu. According to TIA spokesperson Rinji Sherpa, the …
A potentially catastrophic incident occurred aboard a Lufthansa flight in February 2024, when the co-pilot of an Airbus A321 aircraft suddenly fell unconscious mid-flight precisely at a time when the captain had left the cockpit for a short restroom break. The incident, though months old, has only recently come to light following the release of …
Both of Nepal Airlines’ Twin Otter aircraft are now regularly operating on domestic routes, according to Nepal Airlines Corporation. Both the 9N-ABT and 9N-ABU aircraft are now fully operational, according to Subash Dangi, the corporation’s spokesperson. Passengers in isolated locations had experienced inconvenience due to the prolonged grounding of these aircraft. Twin Otter Planes According …
With the growing demand for air travel, Resunga Airport in Gulmi will now operate three flights a week. Previously, the airport had limited weekly flights, but after assessing the surge in passenger numbers, the authorities have decided to provide services on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Sumon Thapa, the station chief at Resunga Airport, confirmed the …
SpiceJet, one of India’s leading low-cost carriers, has officially resumed its daily flights between Delhi and Kathmandu, significantly enhancing air connectivity between India and Nepal. The reintroduction of this direct service is expected to provide a major boost to tourism, business, and cultural exchange between the two neighboring countries. SpiceJet The resumed route offers travelers …
A Sri Lankan Air Force helicopter crashed into the Maduru Oya Reservoir in the country’s North Central Province on Friday, resulting in the death of six military personnel. Air Force spokesperson Eranda Giyannage stated that there were 12 people on board, including two pilots, and six of them died while undergoing treatment at the hospital. …
