Bishwo Bhandari
A monitoring team from the Planning Commission, led by Commission Member Dr. Ramkumar Phuyal, faced a challenging return to Kathmandu after their plane was unable to land at Bhairahawa Airport due to adverse weather conditions. The team, which included former Deputy Prime Minister and CPN-UML Vice President Bishnu Paudel, was scheduled to depart for Bhairahawa …
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Despite strong opposition, the government has continued to impose a value-added tax (VAT) on international air services in the upcoming fiscal year’s budget, significantly increasing the cost of air travel, particularly for foreign tourists visiting Nepal. Tourism industry experts are concerned that the government’s target of attracting 1.6 million tourists next year may be unattainable …
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Biratnagar Airport has been forced to halt all take-offs and landings after floodwaters from the Basta River inundated the airport’s taxiway and parking area on Wednesday morning. The unexpected flooding in Biratnagar Municipality-4 has led to the immediate suspension of flight operations. Yubraj Bhandari, the information officer at Biratnagar Airport, assured that flights would resume …
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Humde Airport, situated in Manang Neshyang Rural Municipality of the trans-Himalayan district of Manang, remains non-operational despite having its runway paved over a decade ago. The airport, located in a remote and strategically significant region, was developed to enhance connectivity and facilitate travel and transport to and from Manang. The expectation was that the paved …
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The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has taken decisive action against Yuvraj Adhikari, Chairman of Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC), suspending him and several key personnel following a serious breach of aviation protocols. The suspension stems from an incident where a wide-body aircraft was dispatched to Italy via Dubai for a C-check without obtaining requisite …
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Buddha Air is set to commence flights from Kathmandu to Bharatpur using a 72-seater aircraft. Previously, due to the short runway at Bharatpur Airport, Buddha Air operated flights with a 42-seater aircraft. Bhakta Bahadur Basnet, Buddha Air’s manager in Bharatpur, announced that the airline plans to begin using the larger aircraft within a week. Last …
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Shree Airlines has expanded its fleet by adding a new 80-seater aircraft, identified by the call sign ‘NineN AOM.’ This aircraft, a Q400-8 model, was originally manufactured by Bombardier, now under De Havilland Canada. Anil Manandhar, Managing Director (Corporate) of Shree Airlines, announced that the new Q400-8 aircraft is designed for comfort and safety, boasting …
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The expansion and upgrade of Bharatpur Airport, a project first proposed during the inaugural meeting of the Bharatpur Metropolitan City Council after the local elections in 2074, is finally set to move forward after years of dedicated effort. The ambitious plan, which involves the relocation of the Nepal Army’s battalion and a horse breeding center, …
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The government has announced plans to operate Gautam Buddha International Airport and Pokhara International Airport at full capacity. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ convened a high-level discussion today to explore strategies for maximizing the utilization of these national pride projects. In a meeting held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of …
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The President of the Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA), Mr. Kumar Mani Thapaliya, along with Vice President Mr. Ghanashyam Ghimire, Secretary General Ms. Yubika Bhandari, and other board members, recently held a pivotal meeting with the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). The focus of this meeting was to present a set …
