Airbus and Facebook teaming up to bring Wi-Fi to the world
Facebook has announced to work on Airbus on a partnership that could solve the dilemma on shoddy in-flight internet connection earlier this week. Facebook introduced Aquila which protects to bring...
View ArticleCAAN plans to launch second package of Gautam Buddha Airport Project
The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) is aiming to launch the second package of Gautam Buddha Airport Project in Bhairahawa from February next year. The project was given to Chinese contractor...
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Pilatus Discontinues Production of its Legendary Pilatus Porter PC-6 in Early...
-SWITZERLAND Pilatus Aircraft will cease production of the PC-6 unpressurized turboprop single in early 2019 as it turns more of its attention to the PC-24 twinjet, the Swiss company announced. More...
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AirNav Systems looks skyward with new space-based Aircraft Tracking
-KATHMANDU Worldwide flight tracking and data provider AirNav Systems (RadarBox24) is upping its game, announcing plans to offer space-based aircraft tracking by next year. The company’s space tracking...
View ArticleNAC grants 7 more days for BB Airways to pay the due amount for Boeing 757
As ‘Karnali’ the retired Boeing 757 with registration 9N-ACA prepares to take off as an operational passenger aircraft for Kathmandu-Delhi sector in nearest future with BB Airways, Nepal Airlines...
View ArticleIndiGo refuses to accept Indian Currency from passenger trying to buy food on...
IndiGo refused to accept Indian Currency on flight from passenger. A passenger complaint with Sarojini Nagar police station stated that IndiGo did not accept the Indian currency he offered for his...
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Aviation Museum of Kathmandu officially opens for public
Aviation museum in Kathmandu will officially open to public from 28 November. The museum was open for students only for last three weeks where around 50000 students from grade 9-12 visited the museum...
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Eva Air flight carrying 199 people hit by severe turbulence:
Eva Air flight carrying 199 people hit by severe turbulence: A total of 11 people were injured after a plane from Taipei to Chicago was hit by massive turbulence on Wednesday. Pictures emerged on...
View ArticleNAC invites sealed proposals seeking for an Operations Consultant
The national flag carrier Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has invited sealed proposals from all interested, competent and eligible individuals who can provide his/her expertise in the field of...
View ArticleMumbai Airport handles 969 flights in 24 hours; sets new world record
Mumbai Airport has handled 969 take-offs in 24hours on Friday. The airport created a new world record breaking its own record of 935 for single-runway operations. Mumbai International Airport...
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CAAN finally approves budget for the fiscal year 2074/75
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) lately finalized budget for the fiscal year 2074/75 on 8th Mangsir this year which will aid the continuation of ongoing and new airport and aviation projects...
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Yeti Airlines donates its decommissioned J41 aircraft to ARFF Division
Yeti Airlines donated its retired BAE Systems Jetstream 41 aircraft with serial no. 41017 to the Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Services (ARFFS) Division, Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) at...
View ArticleBali Airport closure due to volcanic eruption leaves thousands of tourists...
Bali Airport remains closed for 24 hours from Monday disrupting 445 flights and some 59,000 passengers due to the eruption warning and the presence of volcanic ash from Agung. The National Disaster...
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Tara Air Twin Otter ‘9N-ABM’ meets an incident at Simikot Airport
Tara Air’s Twin Otter ‘9N-ABM’ encountered an incident at Simikot Airport today morning while it was preparing for take-off to Surkhet. As per the preliminary information, the passengers and crew on...
View ArticleTow tug catches fire while towing Singapore Airlines Boeing 777
A tow tug caught fire as it was pulling a Singapore Airlines (SIA) Boeing 777-222 to a departure gate at Singapore Changi Airport around 4 am on November 29, Wednesday. According to an SIA...
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Aviation recreational activities in Nepal
The history of skydiving dates back to 1797 when the Frenchman Andre-Jacques Garnerin made a successful parachute descent using a canvas canopy and a small basket tied below the hot air balloon. Since...
View ArticleThe Future of Aviation: Hybrid and Electric planes
Airbus, Rolls Royce and Siemens have announced to develop a hybrid plane which can fit upto 50-100 passengers and is expected to have prototype ready by 2020 and bring the product in the market by...
View ArticleBuddha Air announces vacancy for the post of Trainee Copilot
Buddha Air, one of the reputed private airlines of Nepal, announces career opportunity for the eligible candidates to fulfill the pilot requirements as the company is planning to initiate operation in...
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Meghauli airport back to operation as NAC starts scheduled flights
Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) started its operation to Meghauli Airport from yesterday. The airport located at Chitwan had been out of operation for a long period of time (more than 4 years). NAC...
View ArticleEffects of Aviation in Environment
Every human activity including air transport also has an impact on the environment. The impact has several forms which include disturbance caused by aircraft noise and emission by aircraft engine. The...
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