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
Delta jet flips upside down on a snowy Toronto runway and all 80 aboard survive A Delta Air Lines jet flipped on its roof while landing Monday at Toronto’s Pearson Airport, but all 80 people on board survived and those hurt had relatively minor injuries, the airport’s chief executive said. World 18 Feb, 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
Cooperation from neighboring countries key to operating Pokhara, GBIA: Minister Pandey Minister Pandey has emphasized the need for regional cooperation to ensure the effective operation of Pokhara and Gautam Buddha International Airports. Business 11 Sep, 2024
International operators say no immediate flights from GBIA, PRIA The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation today asked the major international air carriers to operate from the Bhairahawa-based Gautam Buddha International Airport and Pokhara Regional International Airport as an alternative to the Tribhuvan international Airport. Nepal 28 Aug, 2024
Yeti Airlines achieves international safety standards Yeti Airlines has obtained the ISSA (IATA Standard Safety Assessment) certification for international safety standards, a prestigious certification that highlights the airline's unwavering commitment to the highest standards of aviation safety. Kathmandu 14 Aug, 2024
Brazilian authorities are investigating the cause of the fiery plane crash that killed 61 Brazilian authorities worked Saturday to piece together what exactly caused the plane crash in Sao Paulo state the prior day that killed all 61 people on board. World 10 Aug, 2024
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
Parliamentary committee directs govt to form panel to probe aviation safety standards During its meeting on Thursday, the Committee instructed the Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation to form the investigation panel within 15 days. Kathmandu 08 Aug, 2024
Nepal's sky not safe, warns Minister Gurung Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung, stated that frequent air crashes in Nepal indicate that the country's skies are not safe. Nepal 08 Aug, 2024
Tourism minister pledges to swiftly initiate reform efforts for aviation safety The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation said it has initiated efforts from today onward for immediate, mid-term and long-term reforms keeping aviation safety in the high priority. Kathmandu 08 Aug, 2024
