The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has halted solo paragliding flights in the country, compelling Nepali athletes to seek training opportunities abroad. This ban has been in effect for over two years, and despite requests, CAAN has not lifted the restriction. The ban was imposed following the tragic death of 26-year-old Nisim Thapa, a …
Continuous rainfall since last night has significantly impacted air travel across the country. The persistent rain has led to reduced visibility, causing disruptions to both domestic and international flights from Tribhuvan International Airport, according to airport officials. Airport Manager Jagannath Niroula reported that as of Tuesday morning, a Turkish Airlines flight bound for Lucknow, India, …
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka was closed on Monday. Captain Karmul Islam, the Executive Director of HSIA, announced that all operations at the airport were halted at 4:54 PM. Further details regarding the airport closure will be provided to the media at a later time, according to Islam. The Daily Star reported that …
A delegation led by Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba, along with several parliament members, met with Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli at Baluwatar on Sunday to discuss aviation safety. The delegation included Vice-President of Nepali Congress Jivan Pariyar, Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba, and MPs Udaya Shamsher Rana, Rajendra Bajgai, …
The tourism capital of Gandaki Province, Pokhara, is set to host an international “Hot Air Balloon Festival.” The festival aims to invigorate Pokhara’s tourism sector by organizing various tourist activities. Balloons Nepal Private Limited is organizing the event, which will feature an investment of over NPR 6 million. The company’s chairman, Bikram Bade, announced that …
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has extended a heartfelt invitation to tourists worldwide to visit Nepal and witness its breathtaking natural beauty. This call was made during the premiere of the reality show ‘The Challengers: Game of Himalayas,’ which chronicles the adventurous journey of selected vloggers from Lukla Airport to Everest Base Camp. In his …
The black box from the Saurya Airlines plane that crashed at Tribhuvan International Airport has been sent to Singapore for detailed analysis. This crucial step is part of the ongoing investigation into the tragic accident that claimed 18 lives. An investigation team, led by Ratish Chandra Lal Suman, the coordinator of the government-formed commission, traveled …
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has demanded a clear plan from the concerned ministries to bring Pokhara and Gautam Buddha International Airports into full operation. This directive came during a discussion with ministers, secretaries, and high-ranking officials at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar. During the meeting, Prime …
A Buddha Air flight bound for Pokhara was forced to return to Kathmandu on Friday due to technical issues. Flight number 655, with call sign 9N-AMD, encountered a problem shortly after takeoff, prompting the crew to decide to return to Tribhuvan International Airport for the safety of all on board. Buddha Air, through its official …
Thai AirAsia, an investment of the AirAsia Group, has received approval from the Civil Aviation Authority to operate flights to and from Nepal. Starting from September, Thai AirAsia will be permitted to fly from Bangkok to Bhairahawa four days a week and to Kathmandu three days a week. According to Gyanendra Bhul, the spokesperson for …
