KATHMANDU, Sept 9: The schedule for daily five flights by Shree Airlines in Bharatpur has been approved. Anil Manandhar, spokesperson for Shree Airlines, said that the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has granted approval for Shree Airlines to operate five daily flights to Bharatpur.

KATHMANDU, Sept 7: Ubaraj Adhikari, executive chairman of Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC), has blamed the government and the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) for NAC’s inability to generate profits.

KATHMANDU, Sept 6: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) is under growing pressure to relocate its aviation fuel depot at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Sinamangal, as it is situated in a high-risk zone.

KATHMANDU, Sept 6: A preliminary report submitted by the commission investigating the Saurya Airlines plane crash to the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, has reached the conclusion that both the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) and the airline had made critical errors leading to the crash that killed 18 people on board.

KATHMANDU, Sept 3: Despite repeated air accidents causing significant damage and loss of life in the country, the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) and pilots have only exchanged accusations regarding the incidents. Instead of focusing on accident prevention, the primary stakeholders have been trying to deflect blame onto each other to avoid responsibility.

KATHMANDU, Aug 9: The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has prohibited Pradeep Adhikari, the director general of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), from entering the PMO.

KATHMANDU, Aug 8: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has decided to ground two helicopter companies for their air safety negligence.

KATHMANDU, Aug 8: Members of Parliament (MPs) have sought the resignation of Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Badri Pandey, and the Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), Pradeep Adhikari, following recent helicopter and airplane crashes.

KATHMANDU, Aug 8: Nepal's skies, often celebrated for their stunning views, were marred by yet another tragedy on Wednesday, with an Air Dynasty helicopter with five people including captain crashing in Nuwakot.

KATHMANDU, Aug 7: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has mobilized a Prabhu Helicopter’s chopper with registration number 9N-ANL for rescue efforts at  the  helicopter crash site in Shivapuri Rural Municipality-7, Nuwakot.

KATHMANDU, Aug 1: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has made a decision to expand commercial flight operations at Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA), Bhairahawa.

KATHMANDU, June 27: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has suspended Yuvraj Adhikari, chairperson of Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC), due to an unauthorized dispatch of a wide-body aircraft for a C-check in Italy via Dubai.

KATHMANDU, June 17: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has decided to lift the suspension of Senior Captain Bijay Lama of Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC).

KATHMANDU, June 11: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), the regulatory body of the country's aviation sector, has lifted the flight suspension of Captain Bhawana Pant of Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC).

KATHMANDU, May 28: A budget of Rs 3.77 billion has been allocated for the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), announced Finance Minister Barsha Man Pun during his budget speech for the next fiscal year.

KATHMANDU, May 21: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has grounded all flights of Prabhu Helicopter and Sobit Gauchan, a senior captain of the company, for conducting an unauthorized flight from Kathmandu to Camp-2 under the Mount Everest region.

KATHMANDU, May 13: Three airline companies of Nepal are currently suspended by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) for non-compliance with the aviation safety standards.

KATHMANDU, April 21: The Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) is set to launch the eduroam service. For this, a memorandum of understanding has been signed between the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal and Nepal Research and Education Network (NREN). With this agreement in place, individuals at the airport will now have access to the eduroam network.

KATHMANDU, April 4: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has taken a statement from Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN)’s Director General Pradeep Adhikari on the allegation of irregularities in the contract of Pokhara Regional International Airport (PRIA).

KATHMANDU, Feb 27: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), the regulatory body of the country's aviation sector, has concluded that it would not be appropriate to build an airport in Dharan.

KATHMANDU, Feb 24: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) is set to implement the Air Operation License Criteria (AOCR) with strict provisions to ensure safety of the aviation sector.

KATHMANDU, Dec 31: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) made a profit of Rs 3.4915 billion in the last fiscal year.

KATHMANDU, Dec 20: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has proposed to change the design of Nijgadh Interchange of Expressway. According to the Nepal Army (NA), this has facilitated the construction of the interchange.

KATHMANDU, Dec 14: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said the government was determined to make Nepal's air safety systematic.

KATHMANDU, Dec 6: The employees of Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) have initiated a protest against the government’s decision to entrust ground handling services at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) through open competition.

KATHMANDU, Dec 5: A delegation of Lumbini provincial government has submitted a memorandum to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) demanding operation of regular international flights at the Bhairahawa-based Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA).

KATHMANDU, Dec 1: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has stripped Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) of its monopoly in ground handling services at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA).

KATHMANDU, Nov 13: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has designated paragliding zones at four additional locations in the country.

KATHMANDU, Nov 9: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has formed a three-member committee to conduct the feasibility of airport construction in Dharan Sub-metropolitan City.

KATHMANDU, Nov 8: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) today handed a cheque of Rs 10 million to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal as per its commitments for monetary assistance to the earthquake survivors in Jajarkot and Rukum West districts.

KATHMANDU, Sept 28: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has suspended the operations of helicopters from two companies for violating the rule against flying in adverse weather conditions in the Lukla region.

KATHMANDU, Sept 7: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has allocated a budget of Rs 36.67 billion for the fiscal year 2023/24.

KATHMANDU, Aug 28: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has decided to impose a fine of Rs 10,000 on Rameshwar Thapa, president of the Airlines Operators Association of Nepal (AOAN).

SURKHET, Aug 10: Hima Buda, a health worker working at Pulu Health Post in Mugu Karmarong Rural Municipality, reached the Mugu Airport on Wednesday to visit Nepalgunj for treatment. Buda, who reached the airport in two days, is unsure about when she will reach Nepalgunj.

KATHMANDU, August 1: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has decided to restrict the operation of overtime flights from July to September  and tighten the rules related to flight safety to improve the air safety of the country.

KATHMANDU, July 23: The government has entrusted the management and operation of most of the services at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) for 30 years to controversial businessman Deepak Malhotra, who was recommended for action after being repeatedly linked to gold and foreign currency smuggling.

POKHARA, July 13: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), the sole regulatory body of Nepal's aviation sector, has banned mountain flights conducted by helicopters for the entire monsoon season after frequent helicopter accidents.

KATHMANDU, July 4: Airfares of domestic flights have decreased following the reduction in the price of aviation fuel by Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC). According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), the airfare has been reduced from a minimum of Rs 60 to a maximum of Rs 750 for domestic flights on the basis of the route. The revised airfare rates are effective from Tuesday.

KATHMANDU, July 2: The Chevening Alumni Association Nepal (CAAN) has elected its new board during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lalitpur on Sunday.

POKHARA, June 21: After six months of official operation, a commercial aircraft from an international destination arrived at Pokhara Regional International Airport (PRIA) on Wednesday morning. The plane landed at the airport with passengers but departed empty to Kathmandu.

KATHMANDU, June 16: Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balen Shah has been asked for an explanation by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN).

KATHMANDU, April 26: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has formed an internal investigation committee to investigate the truth of the problem seen on the aircraft belonging to Fly Dubai on Monday night. The aircraft encountered a problem with a momentary fire in one engine shortly after its take off from Tribhuvan International Airport.

The most important thing here is instead of returning to the airport of takeoff as per standard operating procedures, the flight continued its onward journey to Dubai. This decision by the airline has sparked a controversy, with contradicting claims between the airline and the CAAN, which has accused FlyDubai of spreading rumors about a bird-hit incident that did not occur.

KATHMANDU, April 25: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), the regulator of the country’s aviation sector, has banned Fly Dubai’s managers from entering the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) “for spreading rumors of a bird-hit involving a FlyDubai aircraft that took off from TIA on Monday evening.

KATHMANDU,  April 6:  After the Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) reduced the price of aviation fuel, the air service companies have also decreased their fares for flights.

KATHMANDU, April 2:  The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN)’s office based at the Tribhuvan International Airport has started taking strict measures to ensure safety of passengers’ baggage following increasing complaints of passengers regarding of baggage vandalism and theft incidents inside the airport.

KATHMANDU, March 31: Three cabin crew members of Himalaya Airlines, who allegedly made TikTok video during the flight, have been taken into action.

KATHMANDU, March 21: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has grounded the crew members of a Twin Otter aircraft of the Nepal Airlines Corporation for violation of rules. According to CAAN, it has grounded seven people including three crew members, the corporation's marketing staff and a dispatcher.

KATHMANDU, March 10: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has directed the Shree Airlines to ground all its aircrafts until security checks of the engines is completed.

KATHMANDU, March 5:  The conflict between pilots and flight attendants of the state-owned Nepal Airlines Corporation, which have been going on for at least seven months, has come to the surface. A notice issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has brought to the surface the dispute which had been lurking inside.