Strengthening NAC helps aviation sector thrive: Minister Pandey

Kathmandu: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Badri Prasad Pandey, has asserted that strengthening Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) was essential for the development of the entire aviation sector.

At a programme organised here on the occasion of the 67th anniversary of the national flag carrier, NAC, Minister Pandey expressed the commitment that the government would always support the development of NAC, mentioning that it has historical importance and is the backbone of the country’s tourism sector. He directed NAC management and staff to work in a factual and result-oriented manner.

Sharing about achievements made so far, Executive Chairperson of the NAC, Yubraj Adhikari, argued that Public Procurement Regulations have become the main obstacle to NAC’s progress. Adhikari emphasised the need to maintain reliability through affordable, trustworthy and regular service. Safe and affordable flights help enrich people’s trust as a testament to NAC’s objectives.

NAC observed its anniversary by organising week-long programmes. The formal programme was held today at the New Road-based central office of NAC in the presence of Minister Pandey.

NAC, established on July 1, 1958, has been conducting foreign flights to- New Delhi, Bangalore, and Mumbai of India, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand, Narita of Japan, Doha of Qatar, Dubai of United Arab Emirates and Riyadh of Saudi Arab from two wide-body ‘A’ 330 and two narrow-body ‘A’ 320. It has two twin otter aircraft for domestic flights as well.

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