NAC sent the aircraft to China Southern Company on Sunday, as it had been grounded for a month due to very low flying hours.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that a PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet collided with a Sikorsky H-60 Black Hawk helicopter while approaching Runway 33.
Previously, flights were halted from 10 PM, but from Saturday onward, the airport will close at 11 PM and reopen at 7 AM.
With the implementation of RNP-AR, small aircraft can now land with 800 meters of visibility, while larger aircraft will require 900 meters.
Despite halting the sale of the top-tier tickets, the next available fare for the Kathmandu-Dubai flight is NPR 79,828.
Vice President of Himalaya Airlines, Mr. Bijay Shrestha informed that the airline has initiated the necessary procedures to operate international flights from both airports.
Once the airlineβs online booking system was restored, seats were quickly filled, leaving many hopeful passengers surprised and disappointed by the sell-out.
Operating aircraft atΒ Kathmanduβs Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)Β presents a unique set of challenges that make it one of the most difficult airports in the world for pilots.
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After completing the necessary legal procedures, the aircraft will be brought into service from the month of Shrawan.
