CAAN imposes ban on Nims Purja's Mustang Helicopter The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal has suspended operation of Mustang Helicopter, owned by celebrated mountaineer Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja, for not maintaining minimum safety level. Nepal 08 Aug, 2024
CAAN restricts Nims Purja from skydiving in Everest region Celebrated climber Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja, who commandeered an illegal helicopter landing at Everest high camp recently, has now faced another roadblock from the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal as the aviation regulator refused to grant him a permit for skydiving in the Everest region. Nepal 26 May, 2024
Chautara Hospital reconstructed with Chinese assistance A 39-bed Chautara Hospital has been reconstructed in Sindhupalchowk with the Chinese assistance. Nepal 09 Apr, 2024
Himalaya Jet announces Nepal as its first destination Himalaya Jet, a British premium long-haul airline is in the final phase of preparations since September 2023 with more than 7 years of analysis and consultation, a statement issued by Himalayan Jet read. Business 06 Jan, 2024
Himalaya Jet execs attend Dubai Air Show, meet Boeing officials Executives from Himalaya Jet, a new long-haul carrier based in the United Kingdom, attended the Dubai Air Show and met with Boeing officials to execute the airline’s plans. Business 24 Nov, 2023
EDITORIAL: A Manang Air helicopter crashed in the Everest region on Saturday — the company’s second accident in three months — raising questions about air safety in the country once again. Opinion 16 Oct, 2023
Manang Air chopper crashes A Manang Air helicopter (registration 9N-ANJ) crash-landed at Lobuche in the Everest region this morning. The helicopter had left for Lobuche to pick up a few foreign trekkers but met with the accident while landing. Nepal 15 Oct, 2023
CAAN suspends Manang Air's AOC; Captain Sedhai's condition critical The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has suspended the Manang Air's Air Operator Certificate (AOC) this morning. This decision by CAAN follows two aviation accidents involving Manang Air within the past three months. Nepal 14 Oct, 2023
CAAN implements new helicopter safety regulations after fatal Manang Air crash ​​​​​​​The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has decided to implement new regulations with immediate effect in a bid to strengthen the country’s helicopter flight safety following the fatal crash of Manang Air chopper 9N-AMV in Solukhumbu that killed all six people onboard on July 11. Business 13 Jul, 2023
Australian Assistant Foreign Minister Watts in Kathmandu Assistant Foreign Minister of Australia, Tim Watts, has arrived on a two-day visit of Nepal. Kathmandu 16 May, 2023
Bahrain King honours Dr Sanduk Ruit with Isa Award for Service to Humanity Renowned Nepali Ophthalmologist Dr Sanduk Ruit today received Bahrain's top civilian award for developing highly affordable and sustainable ways to cure cataracts throughout the developing world. Nepal 21 Feb, 2023
Act to close domestic flights unacceptable, says CAAN The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has made it clear that the forceful act of the airlines companies to close the domestic flights from Wednesday was not acceptable. Kathmandu 21 Jun, 2022
