Bishwo Bhandari
The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has revoked the suspension of Senior Captain Bijay Lama from Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) after imposing a fine of Rs 25,000 for allegedly violating aviation safety regulations. Captain Lama, a senior pilot responsible for Airbus A330 ‘wide-body’ aircraft, was grounded two weeks ago following accusations of taking photographs …
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In a bid to enhance regional connectivity, Bangladesh Airlines Air Astra is gearing up to launch direct flights from Dhaka to Pokhara International Airport. The airline aims to introduce a schedule of four weekly flights on this new route. Air Astra applied for flight clearance from the Civil Aviation Authority approximately a month ago. According …
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Kathmandu’s Bhrikutimandap has come alive today with the inauguration of the International Tourism Fair, an event meticulously crafted to catapult Nepal’s tourism onto the global stage. Inaugural Ceremony Highlights: In a grand opening ceremony, the Honorable Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Hit Bahadur Tamang, articulated his optimism regarding the fair’s capacity to amplify …
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A British Airways flight originating from London, bound for Texas, encountered technical issues upon entering Canadian airspace, necessitating its return to London. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner departed London Heathrow Airport at 9:27 AM on Monday (June 10) and returned to the same airport at 6:54 PM the same evening. The flight, carrying approximately 300 passengers, …
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Prabas Travel and Tours, a prominent player in the travel industry, has garnered accolades from multiple renowned airlines, solidifying its reputation for excellence and customer satisfaction. The awards, totaling 8 across various categories, were bestowed by esteemed carriers such as Turkish Airlines, Air China, Sri Lankan Airlines, China Southern, Thai Airways, Cathay Pacific, Malaysian Airlines, …
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During a seminar today, Minister Shakti Bahadur Basnet highlighted the importance of prioritizing aviation climate considerations to improve air travel safety. He emphasized the need to promote aviation climate services for safe air operations, especially in a country like Nepal with diverse climatic conditions. Minister Basnet also advocated for coordinated efforts with the Civil Aviation …
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The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has prohibited Captain Vijaya Lama of Nepal Airlines from flying due to repeated violations of safety regulations. A few days ago, CAAN banned both Captain Vijaya Lama and Captain Bhawana Pant from operating flights, citing their engagement in activities that jeopardized flight and passenger safety. Following this, the …
Bishwo Bhandari
While in Lumbini, Chen Ruifeng, China’s Minister of National Religious and Cultural Affairs, was asked for assistance in making the Gautam Buddha International Airport operational by the Siddhartha Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Minister Ruifeng pledged to launch regular flights from China and emphasized China’s willingness to cooperate with Lumbini and Nepal. He also confirmed …
