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Helicopter Pilots Decline Flights from Nalinchowk Heliport Citing Safety Concerns

Helicopter pilots have decided to halt all flights from the Nalinchowk heliport, citing significant safety risks. The decision, effective today (Thursday), comes after concerns were raised regarding essential services, facilities, flight operations, and landing issues at the heliport. Earlier this week, pilots formally communicated their apprehensions about necessary services and challenges in landing and takeoff …

ICRA Nepal Assigns [ICRANP-IR] BB- Issuer Rating to Maula Kali Cable Car Limited

ICRA Nepal Limited has assigned a [ICRANP-IR] BB- Issuer Rating to Maula Kali Cable Car Limited. This rating suggests that the institution has a moderate risk of failing to meet its financial obligations on time. The [ICRANP-IR] BB- rating reflects the general creditworthiness of Maula Kali Cable Car Limited and is not specific to any …

First-Ever Paragliding Test Flight Conducted in Guthichaur for Tourism Promotion

In a bid to promote tourism, Guthichaur Rural Municipality has conducted its first-ever commercial test flight for paragliding. This adventurous sport aims to boost the area’s tourism potential. A team of paragliding pilots from Babu Adventure Group in Pokhara, including Mohan Sunuwar, Sanubabu Sunuwar, Rajkumar Sunuwar, Nirgam Sunuwar, and Nirmal Sunuwar, successfully executed the initial …

Nepal Airlines: Bridging Nations with a Legacy of Service

Nepal Airlines, the national carrier of Nepal, stands as a testament to the country’s aviation journey, blending a rich history with contemporary challenges. Established in 1958 as Royal Nepal Airlines Corporation (RNAC), the airline began with a single Douglas DC-3 aircraft, heralding a new era in Nepal’s connectivity and air travel. Over the decades, Nepal …

Resumption of Flights at Rara Airport in Mugu After a Week of Disruption

Air travel at Rara Airport in Mugu has resumed today after a week-long hiatus caused by adverse weather conditions, announced Chief Krishna Rijal of the Rara Civil Aviation Office, Talcha. The disruption, triggered by incessant rainfall and thick fog across mountain districts of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces, forced Summit Air and Tara Air to suspend …

Air Services Disrupted in Himali Districts of Karnali Province Due to Rainfall

Mahendra Bahadur Singh, Chief of the Simikot Branch of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), reported that the persistent rains in the Himali regions of Karnali Province have resulted in the suspension of air services for the last five days. The continued bad weather has made it difficult to resume flights utilizing Tara Air, …

Parliamentary Subcommittee Discusses Pokhara International Airport Progress and Challenges

Under the direction of Member of Parliament Rajendra Lingden, a parliamentary subcommittee met yesterday to discuss the current state of Rithepani Danda and Pokhara International Airport. To get information on funding requirements, building difficulties, operational concerns, and airport future planning, the committee held discussions with interested parties. Chairman Lingden underlined how critical it is to …

Transport Services Disrupted in Karnali Due to Severe Weather

Transport services in five districts of Karnali have been at a standstill for a week due to incessant rains and severe weather conditions. Both air and surface transport have been severely disrupted, impacting daily life and essential activities in the region. Flights to four airports in these districts have been suspended, and vehicles are unable …

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