21 results for "aviation"
Nepali pilot Captain Sarbjeet Yadav was at the controls of flydubai’s inaugural scheduled Dubai–Pokhara service on September 23, flying a Boeing 737 MAX 8 into Pokhara International Airport. According to reports, Yadav began his professional aviation career in 2008, joined flydubai in 2022 and became a captain in 2025.
Butwal has successfully completed its first paragliding test flight, flying from Nuwakot Danda in Palpa and safely landing at Belbas Badelpokhari in Butwal. The project has now passed the test-flight stage, with commercial operations planned after the remaining technical, safety and administrative requirements are completed.
Kathmandu's Polluted air is costing lives, health and money. Air pollution costs Nepal over 6% of GDP annually, while Kathmandu Valley alone faces an estimated $1.25 billion yearly health burden.
The Nepal government has officially declared the Ram-Janaki Temple area in Janakpurdham a Protected Monument Zone, setting defined boundaries around the historic religious area and bringing development inside the zone under stricter heritage-protection rules. The decision is also an important step in Nepal’s long-running effort to strengthen the case for Janaki Temple’s future inclusion on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
Nepal Oil Corporation has kept petrol and diesel prices unchanged despite higher purchase prices from Indian Oil Corporation, citing the difficult situation created by the recent floods and natural disasters.
Nepal's domestic airlines are holding back the demand-driven fare increases often seen during the busy festival travel season as flood-damaged and disrupted roads push more passengers toward flights. Buddha Air says it will operate at minimum fares through Dashain, Tihar and Chhath, while Shree Airlines has introduced fixed fares on its domestic routes until the situation returns to normal.
Five people have died and five others were injured after an Amazon Air cargo plane crashed while landing at Miami International Airport, striking vehicles on the ground and triggering a major emergency response.
Nepal’s first female helicopter captain, Priya Adhikari, has completed around 100 rescue flights in less than a week while supporting operations in flood- and landslide-hit communities. She says witnessing the destruction has been difficult, but seeing rescued people finally reach safety makes the demanding missions deeply rewarding.
Heart Aerospace's full-scale X1 demonstrator has completed its first flight, staying airborne for 27 minutes and reaching 1,100 feet while using approximately $5 worth of electricity, according to the company. The battery-electric aircraft is a technology demonstrator for Heart's planned 30-seat ES-30 hybrid-electric regional airliner, which is currently targeted to enter commercial service in 2031.
Nepal Cabinet announces 11 major decisions, including a Rs 5,000 monthly increase for school staff, Rs 2.73 billion Japanese grant for Tribhuvan Airport and key international and administrative decisions.
Nepal Airlines Corporation will increase Kathmandu-Narita-Kathmandu flights to four times a week from September 18, citing rising passenger demand and the upcoming festival season. The airline’s widebody aircraft Annapurna has also returned to regular service after completing major maintenance.
Parliament Receives Long-Awaited Bill to Strengthen Passenger Rights, Airline Accountability, and Insurance Coverage
Simrik Air’s subsidiary In Sky Skydiving has received full-time approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal to operate regular skydiving services in Pokhara, opening a new chapter for Nepal’s adventure tourism sector. With an internationally licensed team and helicopter-based Himalayan skydiving experiences, the company aims to position Nepal as a global destination for extreme adventure activities.
Danfe Airlines is preparing to enter Nepal’s domestic aviation market with ATR 72-600 aircraft after acquiring and rebranding Makalu Air, but final operations still depend on certification and approval.
CIAA has filed a corruption case against former CAAN Director General Pradeep Adhikari, alleging that money collected from airport construction contractors was used to purchase land in his wife's name.
Domestic airline passengers in Nepal could gain stronger compensation rights under a proposed law requiring airlines to pay when delays or cancellations result from the company’s own negligence.
Buddha Air has added Nepal’s first ATR 72-600 to its fleet, bringing a modern glass cockpit, advanced navigation tools, digital flight controls and upgraded safety technology to the country’s domestic aviation sector. The aircraft is expected to enter regular passenger service next month once all required inspections, certifications and regulatory procedures are completed.
The Nepal government has announced a major incentive package for international airlines operating from Pokhara International Airport. The decision includes full waivers on several airport charges and discounted ground handling fees to encourage regular international flights, with Fly Dubai set to launch daily direct services from Pokhara to Dubai.
The Nepal government has announced six major Cabinet decisions, including the removal of education and health equity fees, incentives for international airlines, appointments to key judicial posts, and a judicial probe into the Ganesh Nepali self-immolation case.
Former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at 74 after spending nearly two decades guiding Qatar through major economic, political and social transformation. His rule also influenced Nepal by expanding employment opportunities in Qatar and strengthening diplomatic and labour relations between the two countries.
Pokhara International Airport is set to receive its first regular commercial international service, with Flydubai preparing daily Pokhara-Dubai flights from September 23, opening new opportunities for tourism, trade and global connectivity.
