Saurya Airlines crashes after take-off from Kathmandu, Nepal; one pilot survives, 18 dead
On 24 July, a Saurya Airlines (also known as Kuber Airlines) Canadair CRJ-200 (registered 9N-AME) lost control and crashed immediately after take-off from runway...
flydubai Boeing 737-800 safely lands in Dubai after bird strike on take-off from Kathmandu
flydubai flight FZ576 of 24 April safely landed in Dubai after experiencing a bird strike during takeoff from Kathmandu.The Boeing 737-800 aircraft registered A6-FED...
Nepal suspends two air traffic controllers for ‘carelessness’
The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has suspended two employees of the air traffic controller department for “carelessness”, the aviation body’s spokesperson Jagannath...
Turkish Airlines Airbus A330 suffers tail strike during take-off Istanbul Airport
On 30 August, a Turkish Airlines Airbus A330-300 (registered TC-JOG) operated flight TK726 between Istanbul, Turkey and Kathmandu, Nepal but was forced to head...
[Coronavirus] EU channels further support to Nepal and repatriates EU citizens
An aircraft from Spain carrying urgently needed oxygen cylinders and concentrators, ventilators and rapid antigen tests arrived in Nepal today, following the country's request...
Nepalese airline Buddha Air flies passengers to wrong airport
Passengers on the Buddha Air ATR72-500 flight U4 505 (reg. 9N-AMY) from Kathmandu Tribhuwan International Airport to Janakpur, Nepal, had a big surprise on...
Qatar Airways to Add Additional Frequency to Kathmandu from September
Additional daily flight to meet increased demand during Nepal’s festival seasonDoha – Kathmandu route is serviced by Qatar Airways A320DOHA, Qatar – Qatar Airways...