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Preliminary report flags late touchdown in Buddha Air Bhadrapur runway excursion
25 February 2026A preliminary investigation report into the January 2 runway excursion involving a Buddha Air, ATR 72-500 registration 9N-AMF, at Chandragadhi Airport in Bhadrapur, Jhapa has pointed to a late touchdown and delayed braking as key factors in the incident,
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Travel & LeisureDomestic flights suspended on election day; International flights unaffected
24 February 2026Tourists travelling in Nepal on election day should be aware that all domestic flights will be suspended on March 5, 2026, the day of the House of Representatives election, the Nepal Tourism Board has announced through a travel advisory issued for visitors.
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AviationPilot overcorrection caused fatal Simrik Air crash in Sankhuwasabha: Report
18 February 2026An investigation into the crash of a Simrik Air helicopter in Sankhuwasabha on 5 May 2023 has concluded that pilot overcorrection during a partial hover manoeuvre caused the fatal accident.
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AviationEU, Nepal discuss steps to remove aviation safety restrictions
4 February 2026Nepal and the European Union held discussions on strengthening aviation safety, with both sides reiterating their shared goal of removing Nepal from the aviation safety list.
