For flight operations, its an almost unrivalled, harsh environment with sudden weather changes that can make for hazardous conditions.Airports built in mountainous regions often need to have shorter runways that can only accommodate turboprop-powered regional aircraft, rather than large jet airliners that can access larger cities in Nepal.As a result, aviation carriers in Nepal have a variety of aircraft on their fleets.
The land of Nepal, rich with scenic beauty, offers a tough landscape for the aviation industry along with other challenges that hinder the air safety of planes.
Melbourne, Jan 17: A Yeti Airlines ATR 72-500 aircraft crashed in Pokhara in central Nepal on January 15 2023, killing at least 69 people on board. The aircraft was en route from Nepal’s capital Kathmandu to Pokhara, the country’s second largest city, situated under the picturesque Annapurna mountain range. While the picturesque landscape of the country appeals to tourists, it poses significant challenges to aviation operators, who need to embrace and navigate the challenging environment. The air crash on Sunday […]
A Yeti Airlines ATR 72-500 aircraft crashed in Pokhara in central Nepal on January 15 2023, killing at least 68 passengers on board. The aircraft was en route from Nepal’s capital Kathmandu to Pokhara, the country’s second largest city, situated under the picturesque Annapurna mountain range.