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Turkish Airlines jet catches fire at Kathmandu airport, runway shut, passengers evacuated
11 May 2026International flight operations at Tribhuvan International Airport were temporarily disrupted Monday morning after a Turkish Airlines aircraft caught fire in its tyres upon landing, though all those on board escaped safely.
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ClimbingChinese DJI FlyCart 100 drone to resume operation on Everest
8 May 2026A Chinese cargo drone is all set to resume its operation on Mt Everest after facing a nine-day restriction for no reason.
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AviationT3 EXCLUSIVE: Nepal cancels DJI FlyCart 100 permit, blocks FreeFly Drone as US-China tech battle plays out on Everest
2 May 2026Nepal's Home Ministry has cancelled the flight permit of the Chinese DJI FlyCart 100 drone in the Everest region and refused to grant authorisation for the American FreeFly Alta X Gen 2 — effectively grounding two of the most capable heavy-lift drones available for high-altitude operations on Everest — in a regulatory decision that has drawn the world's drone rivalry directly into the Himalayas.
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AviationWith American drone on Everest, we are reaching new heights, says Sergio Gor
2 May 2026Visiting United States Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor on Friday officially unveiled the “Ultra X Gen 2” American cargo drone built by Freefly Systems at Everest Base Camp.
