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
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
Probe blames pilots for last year's Tara Air crash The final draft report of the Tara Air 9N-AET aircraft that crashed at Tirkhe Dhunga while en route to Jomsom from Pokhara on 29 May 2022 blames largely the flight crew for the fatal accident. Nepal 23 Feb, 2023
EDITORIAL: Air safety rules The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has decided to implement new regulations, in line with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), to strengthen the country’s aviation safety following the fatal crash of Yeti Airlines 9N-ANC aircraft in Pokhara that killed all 72 people on board on January 15. Opinion 03 Feb, 2023
CAAN takes steps to strengthen aviation safety The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal has decided to implement new regulations to strengthen aviation safety and develop the sector in a reliable, ethical, and commercial manner. Nepal 02 Feb, 2023
PRIA has no instrument landing system: CAAN The newly opened airport in Pokhara where a Yeti Airlines plane was attempting to land when it crashed over the weekend, killing all 72 on board, did not have a functioning instrument landing system that guides planes to the runway, an official said today. Aviation safety experts said it reflected Nepal’s poor air safety record, although the cause of the accident has not been determined. Nepal 20 Jan, 2023
Black box recovered from Yeti Airlines crash site Authorities recovered the black box from the crash site of Yeti Airlines in Pokhara early today. The flight voice recorder and cockpit voice recorder have been handed over to the air crash investigation committee, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal. Nepal 17 Jan, 2023
Pokhara international airport inaugurated Newly-built Pokhara Regional International Airport — the third international airport in the country — was inaugurated by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal at a special ceremony held here today. Nepal 02 Jan, 2023
Domestic airlines remain on EU's updated air safety list Shattering the dreams of Nepali airline operators hoping to take to the European skies in the near future, the domestic air carriers have not been removed from the European Commission (EC)’s updated EU Air Safety List (ASL) that was unveiled today. Business 25 Nov, 2022
EDITORIAL: Stranded tourists It’s that time of the year when the monsoon rains have receded, and balmy weather takes over for the great Dashain festival of the Nepalis. However, three days of unusual incessant rains last week marred the traditional Dashain festivity, making it a muddy festival for all. Opinion 12 Oct, 2022
EU positive towards Nepal's aviation safety The three-member technical team of the EASA is scheduled to submit its report to Nepal on October 28, the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) said. Business 10 Oct, 2022
EU air safety audit The EU ban particularly affects Nepal Airlines, which could make good use of its wide-body aircraft for long-haul flights Opinion 23 Sep, 2022
