Air connectivity between Nepal and China increased
By the end of last year, China has connected direct flights with 40 countries involved in Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) including Nepal. Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and...
View ArticleBuddha Air collecting advice from two giant manufacturers: Airbus & Boeing
Two high officials from the Boeing Company arrived on Sunday to discuss the feasibility of operating Boeing with Buddha Air which has planned to expand its flight services in the international...
View ArticleBhadrapur Airport out of operation for fifth day following adverse weather...
Bhadrapur Airport also known as Chandragadhi Airport has remained out of operation since four days following adverse weather conditions in Jhapa. Air passengers have not been able to reach their...
View ArticleAsia’s largest Aerospace and Defense event to kick off from 6th February
The Singapore Airshow- Asia’s largest Aerospace and Defense event is commencing from February 6. This is the 6th edition summit that focuses on the key issues affecting commercial aviation. This summit...
View ArticleJapanese army Apache helicopter crashes into house, two dead
A combat helicopter Apache AH-64D of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force crashed in a residential area in Saga, southern Japan, setting at least one house on fire. Emergency services are on the scene after...
View ArticleBizarre incident at TIA: Fuel Bowser kills Thai Airways’ staff
An official belonging to Thai Airways has been killed at Tribhhuvan International Airport (TIA) after one of the fuel bowsers from Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) hit him inside the airport premises. The...
View ArticleDhangadhi Airport halts flight following adverse weather conditions
Dhangadhi Airport hasn’t been able to conduct scheduled flights due to presence of thick fog at the airport periphery. Airline operators are compelled to accept flight delays and even cancel flights...
View ArticlePassengers unsatisfied with services from Janakpur Airport
Janakpur Airport which started its operation from 1960 still lacks adequate and efficient airport infrastructures. Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has not shown any interest in upgrading the...
View ArticleDubai Int’l Airport retains top spot for international traffic
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has retained its top spot as world’s number one airport for international passengers for the fourth consecutive year although it didn’t meet DXB’s set target. As...
View ArticleTIA Air Transport Capacity Enhancement Project initiates after long halt
The expansion and enhancement of Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) termed as Air Transport Capacity Enhancement Project (ATCEP) has been resumed after a long halt. The government terminated the...
View ArticleNAC’s grounded A320 ‘9N-AKW’ ready for ferry flight to Singapore
The Airbus A320 ‘9N-AKW’ is scheduled to depart Singapore from Delhi as a ferry flight for the maintenance of its damaged engine. The aircraft belonging to the national flag carrier Nepal Airlines...
View ArticleBuddha Air and Nepal Mediciti sign MoU for better health tourism
Buddha Air and Nepal Mediciti are planning to work together for the campaign to identify Nepal as a great destination for tourists by providing various health and air medical services. Founding...
View ArticleQatar Airways; Violation of Standard Procedure at Kathmandu Airport
-KATHMANDU Qatar Airways, the state-owned flag carrier of Qatar has violated Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) while attempting missed approach procedure at Tribhuvan International Airport. According...
View ArticleFlight display jet skids off during Singapore Airshow
A South Korean aircraft which was a part of flight display at Asia’s largest Aerospace and Defense event- Singapore Airshow skidded on runway and crashed into a grass verge catching fire during takeoff...
View ArticleShree Airlines’ CRJ200 and Yeti Airlines’ had a minor collision at Gautam...
-BHAIRAHAWA A minor collision between Shree Airlines’ CRJ200 and Yeti Airlines’ Jetstream 41 occurred at Gautam Buddha Airport, Bhairahawa on Friday resulting damage on the wing tip of CRJ200....
View ArticleNAC seeking organization for Line Maintenance Support of its A330 at Kathmandu
-KATHMANDU The national flag carrier Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) Continuing Airworthiness Management (CAM) department has released an Invitation for a ‘Sealed Quotation’ for all the interested...
View ArticleNAC grounds its Twin Otter at Rukum following technical glitch
-RUKUM Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) scheduled flight to Salle Airport, Rukum from Tribhuvan International Airport has been grounded at Salle Airport in Rukum on Wednesday afternoon after a right...
View ArticleCommittee formed for reducing incident at the airport
Four member committee has been formed to investigate the accident happened in Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) on February 5. The committee has been formed after the death of senior technician of...
View ArticleChina made airplanes to arrive next week for NAC
-XI’AN The two new China-made airplanes (Y12E series) for state-owned Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) will arrive its base at Kathmandu on next week. According to the highly placed source, the...
View ArticleExcessive Wind results flight disruption at Phaplu Airport
-SOLUKHUMBU Air passengers have not been able to reach their destinations due to excessive wind at Phaplu Airport resulting cancellations. Tara Airlines had canceled its flight on Monday. Likewise,...
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