Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality continues to oppose commercial heli flights in Everest region The Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality has formally communicated its decision to the District Administration Office (DAO) in Solukhumbu, stating that local stakeholders are against the operation of commercial flights in the Everest region. Nepal 10 Feb, 2025
Helicopter rescue in Everest region resumes as talks end on positive note Helicopter rescue operations in the Everest region are set to resume from Saturday following a meeting of key stakeholders, including the District Administration Office (DAO), Sagarmatha National Park, helicopter operators, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality, and security forces. Nepal 25 Jan, 2025
Khumbu locals speak out against heli operations Tourist season in the Everest region occurs twice a year: In the spring and autumn. Nepal 10 Jan, 2025
Air travel hits new record with 559 flights operated in a single day Flow of air passengers has increased following the obstruction of roadways leading to and from the federal capital. Nepal 01 Oct, 2024
Manaslu climbers stranded as locals bar heli operations in Samagaon Hundreds of foreign climbers were stranded at Samagaon village near Mt Manaslu base camp after locals barred helicopter flights in the region this morning. Nepal 25 Sep, 2024
EDITORIAL: Koshi quandary The Supreme Court has ordered the newly-formed government of Koshi Province not to take any decision that will have long-term impact. Opinion 14 Jul, 2023
CAAN decisions draw flak from airline operators ​​​​​​​Airline operators have expressed strong reservations against the decisions of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal to address the recurring issues in the aviation sector. Nepal 14 Jul, 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
US climber rescued from Camp I on Everest An American climber has been evacuated from the high camp of the world’s highest mountain. Nepal 26 Apr, 2023
'We had to abandon (expansion) plan due to the pandemic' With the aim to excel in safety, Himalaya Airlines — a Nepal-China joint venture — has become the first airline in the country to successfully achieve ISO 9001-2015 QMS certification. Business 09 Mar, 2022
NAC's role significant in enhancing national identity The national flag-carrier, Nepal Airlines Corporation, has entered the 64th year of its establishment. Nepal 02 Jul, 2021
Search continues for missing mountaineers in K2 despite adverse weather conditions Families of three missing mountaineers from Pakistan, Iceland, and Chile decided to proceed with their rescue mission. World 09 Feb, 2021
