Global Aviation industry records 4.1 billion passengers in 2017; sets new record
The global aviation industry obtained a new record of serving 4.1 billion passengers on scheduled services in 2017 generating profit of around $60 billion according to International Civil Aviation...
View ArticleMinistry of Finance agrees PPP & EPC model for construction of Second...
Ministry of Finance has agreed for two models for the construction project of Second International Airport (SIA) at Nijgadh. Four months ago, Ministry of culture, tourism and Civil aviation had...
View ArticleBlacktopping project of Thamkharka airport delays
The blacktopping project for Thamkharka airport which is located in Khotang district had started since 2 years ago but the progress has been slow. According to the field supervisor Dan Bahadur...
View ArticleFog in southern plains disrupt domestic flights operation
-KATHMANDU Domestic flights operated from Tribhuvan International Airport were affected due to thick fog in various parts of southern plains Thursday. TIA Spokesperson Prem Nath Thakur informed that...
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Flying and health: Cosmic radiation exposure for frequent flyers and Aircrew
The scientific evidence does not indicate an increase in health risk from exposure to naturally occurring cosmic radiation while flying. INTRODUCTION People travelling in aircraft may be exposed to...
View ArticleChaurjahari airport of Rukum remains out of operation
Rukumkot Chaurjahari Airport serving Chaurjahari has been closed since 8 months. Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) used to conduct 2 flights in a week. The flights of NAC which is the only operator in...
View ArticleBuddha Air’s additional ATR 72 to land TIA on 25th January
Buddha Air will be receiving its additional ATR 72-500 shortly as the aircraft has already departed from New Caledonia and is scheduled to land at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) on 25th January....
View ArticleNAC preparing to conduct flights to Incheon, South Korea
National Flag carrier, Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has planned to conduct direct flights from Kathmandu to South korea. NAC will be conducting its commercial flights from Tribhuwan International...
View ArticleNAC opts to lease engine for Airbus A320 ‘9N-AKW’
The national flag carrier Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) is preparing to lease one engine for its grounded Airbus A320 ‘9N-AKW’. After the inspection team declared the engine requiring to be...
View ArticleHomeless women travels from America to London without ticket, passport
Marilyn Hartman, a 66 year old homeless woman got on-board the British Airways and flew from America to London without ticket and passport. Outsmarting security officials, she slipped on to the jet...
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Qatar Air delay A350-1000 Debut Because Luxury Seat Issues
-QATAR Qatar Airways delayed taking Airbus SE’s newest wide-body jet because of problems with the carrier’s unique Qsuite seats, Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker said, absolving the manufacturer...
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CAA of Pakistan announces on-arrival visas to tourists of 24 countries
-ISLAMABAD The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Pakistan has announced Friday (January 19) on-arrival visas for group tourists of 24 different countries to promote tourism in the country. The...
View ArticleSecond generation radar in offing to make air service safe, reliable
-KATHMANDU The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has made preparation to operate second generation (2G) radar in order to make air service from and to the only international airport in the...
View ArticleTechnical team from EU to audit safety progress of Nepal
Officials from Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) and Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoCTCA) returned homeland from Brussels on Monday after successful technical meet with the...
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CAAN invites bid for supply of VHF Communication systems & Accessories
-KATHMANDU Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), Communication and Navigation Aid Department (CNAD) published notice on 24th January (10 Magh, 2074) inviting sealed bid from the eligible bidders...
View ArticleNo hedging plans by major airlines though fuel price rises
Four of the major carriers, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines and Dubai-based Emirates, confirmed they will not be hedging fuel bills, despite a recent rise in the cost of oil. For...
View ArticleLufthansa Consulting set to become strategic partner of NAC
Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has planned to make German company Lufthansa as its strategic partner. Lufthansa consulting, an aviation and management consulting company has received approval to be...
View ArticleBoeing 787-10 receives approval from FAA for commercial service
Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner is now approved for commercial service after the company announced the approval by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Brad Zaback, vice president and...
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Buddha Air to receive its additional ATR 72 ‘9N-AMF’ today
-KATHMANDU Buddha Air will receive its Additional ATR 72-500 today evening making it 10th in the fleet as the aircraft has already made its way from Rayong, Thailand. According to Officials’ of Buddha...
View ArticleIndia suspends flying license of 2 Jet Airways pilots for 5 years
DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation), India’s civil aviation regulator has suspended the flying license of two Jet Airways’ pilots for five years following mid-air brawl in the cockpit of an...
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