Nepal's air safety: Still up in the air! Every time a plane takes off in Nepal, it carries the weight of a grim history than the passengers. Opinion 24 Mar, 2025
Himalaya Airlines to launch Pokhara-Lhasa commercial flights from March 31 The airline will commence flights to Lhasa, China, starting March 31. Business 04 Mar, 2025
Rs 11 billion demanded for expansion of airports in Lumbini, Karnali Provinces The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has demanded the Finance Ministry to ensure financial resources for the expansion of three airports in Karnali and Lumbini Provinces. Business 04 Mar, 2025
Restructuring CAAN: Legislature's dilemma or ignorance? Given the upcoming legislation aimed at restructuring the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), which is set to be presented in the Parliament soon, it is crucial to highlight key points on aviation safety. Opinion 06 Feb, 2025
Government tables bills in parliament to split CAAN The government registered two bills in the House of Representatives with the objectives of separating the service provider and regulatory roles of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal proposing to give CAAN only the regulatory roles. Nepal 03 Feb, 2025
Airlines threaten to ground all flights in Everest region The Airlines Operators Association of Nepal (AOAN) has warned of complete suspension of all flights in Solukhumbu district if helicopter operations are not resumed within a week. Nepal 16 Jan, 2025
Heli flights remain suspended in Everest region amid safety and legal disputes Helicopter operations in the Everest region, including Sagarmatha National Park, have been obstructed and remain suspended due to ongoing disputes between local authorities and aviation regulatory bodies. Nepal 15 Jan, 2025
Sagarmatha National Park eases helicopter flight restrictions Sagarmatha National Park (SNP) has eased helicopter flight restrictions in the Everest region following disputes among local authorities, SNP, and the Airline Operators Association of Nepal (AOAN), which led to the suspension of all commercial helicopter services. Nepal 06 Jan, 2025
Solukhumbu DAO warns against unauthorized helicopter flight restrictions The District Administration Office, Solukhumbu, has expressed serious concerns over unauthorized restrictions on helicopter flights to various helipads in the district. Nepal 06 Jan, 2025
Heli flights to Everest region suspended as locals warn of action against crew members Commercial helicopter flights to the Everest region have been suspended until further notice owing to safety concerns. Nepal 06 Jan, 2025
Cabinet approves promotions for DIGs Singh and Bohara Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, disclosed the decisions during a press briefing. Nepal 22 Dec, 2024
New tourism policy in offing: Tourism Minister Pandey Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Badri Prasad Pandey, has said that a new policy on tourism is at final stage in the making. Nepal 20 Dec, 2024
