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Nepal to sell five Chinese airplanes after grounding them two years ago
Nepal Airlines has chosen to sell five of its Chinese-made aircraft after suffering significant losses and finding no buyers.
Nepal Airlines has chosen to sell five of its Chinese-made aircraft after suffering significant losses and finding no buyers.
According to reports, the planes were becoming a financial burden for the national flag carrier, which was already drowning in debt, because they spent more time on the ground than in the air. Nepal Airlines eventually decided it didn’t want the albatross around its neck after the directive of the Ministry of Finance eight years after purchasing a batch of Chinese aircraft it had hoped to fly on underserved mountain routes.
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In addition to problems with maintenance and a shortage of replacement parts, Nepal Airlines was unable to locate pilots to operate the aircraft, therefore it was pointless to keep them. Nepal Airlines has set a deadline of October 31 for bids. Top Nepal Airlines executives claim they don’t anticipate seeing possible lessors.
After purchasing the Chinese aircraft, the first batch that entered in 2014 experienced difficulties. The need to sell these aircraft at a loss price has now arisen as a result of the losses continuing to escalate. At the time, China gave a grant and offered a concessional loan in the amount of 408 million Chinese Yuan, which is equal to 6.67 billion Nepali rupees.
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A grant totaling 180 million yuan (or 2.94 billion Nepali rupees) of the overall aid funds was used to purchase one MA60 and one Y12e aircraft. With a soft loan from China’s EXIM Bank, the other planes were purchased for 228 million yuan (3.72 billion Nepali rupees). Soon after their arrival, the NAC board recognized that operating an aircraft was more expensive than buying and bringing one to Nepal.
The NAC board decided to stop operating the aircraft in July 2020, and they have since been stored at Tribhuwan International Airport. The Ministry of Finance has started paying back the interest on the loans for the planes even though they are no longer in use due to expensive operationalization and being unfit for fly.
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Etihad Airways Soars to New Heights with Three New Destinations
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has begun flights to three key destinations, fulfilling its promise of development and increased connectivity. Services to Dusseldorf, Germany (DUS) began on September 28, followed by Copenhagen, Denmark (CPH) the next day, and Osaka, Japan (KIX) on October 1.
Meanwhile, the airline announced increased frequency to popular destinations Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Colombo (CMB).
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The flights are part of a package of new routes and higher frequencies aimed to accommodate consumer demand for more ways to visit Abu Dhabi while also providing even greater access to Etihad’s expanding global network.
Expanded Frequencies: Increased regularity to Chennai (MAA), Colombo (CMB) Islamabad (ISB), Kochi (COK), Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Madrid (MAD), Milan (MXP), Munich (MUC), Rome (FCO), and Phuket (HKT) offer travelers more choice while improving travel options and connectivity.
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- Cairo (CAI): An additional 5 flights per week to make triple daily operations to Cairo, effective from 1 Jan, strengthening the link between Abu Dhabi and the Egyptian capital.
- Colombo (CMB): 7 direct flights per week with 3 flights effective from 1 Dec and 4 flights effective from 1 Jan,increasing to 10 per week from May 2024, further enhancing travel options to this destination.
- Kuala Lumpur (KUL): Double daily from 15 Jan, 2024
- Maldives (MLE): An additional 7 flights per week, with 3 flights effective from 1 Dec and 4 flights effective from 1 Jan
Destinations | Change | Total Frequency | Start Date |
Dusseldorf | New route | 3 per week | 28 September 2023 |
Copenhagen | New route | 4 per week | 29 September 2023 |
Osaka | New route | 5 per week | 1 October 2023 |
Lisbon | Extended year-round | 3 per week | 29 October 2023 |
St Petersburg | New route | 3 per week | 29 October 2023 |
Kozhikode | New route | 7 per week | 1 January 2024 |
Thiruvananthapuram | New route | 7 per week | 1 January 2024 |
Boston | New route | 4 per week | 31 March 2024 |
Chennai | +7 per week | 21 per week | 15 September 2023 |
Frankfurt | +4 per week | 11 per week | 29 October 2023 |
Rome | +4 per week | 11 per week | 4 November 2023 |
Amsterdam | Retimed | 7 per week | 21 November 2023 |
Kochi | +8 per week | 21 per week | 21 November 2023 |
Madrid | +3 per week | 10 per week | 21 November 2023 |
Milan | +3 per week | 10 per week | 21 November 2023 |
Munich | +3 per week | 10 per week | 21 November 2023 |
Phuket | +7 per week | 14 per week | 21 November 2023 |
Moscow | Retimed | 7 per week | 1 December 2023 |
Cairo | +5 per week | 21 per week | 1 January 2024 |
Colombo | 7 direct per week10 direct per week | 7 per week10 per week | 1 January 2024May 2024 |
Islamabad | +2 per week | 14 per week | 1 January 2024 |
Maldives (Male) | +7 per week | 14 per week | 1 January 2024 |
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Indian Pilots Could Soon Be Banned on Wearing Perfume
According to new regulations being reviewed by the nation’s civil aviation regulator, perfume could soon be banned for pilots throughout India.
The prospective ban on perfume is being considered because many fragrances include alcohol, which could generate a false-positive breathalyzer test result. This is not because perfume could distract pilots or even give them headaches.
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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation intends to add a provision to the current safety regulations that prohibits crew members from consuming any alcoholic beverage, including mouthwash, tooth gel, and perfume.
Pilots and cabin staff are routinely subjected to pre-flight breathalyzer tests, which are among the most stringent alcohol regulations for aircrew in the world. An instant three-month license suspension is possible for even the smallest amount of alcohol, which is seen as a favorable result.
The proposed perfume ban is intended to address the possibility of falsely positive breathalyser results and guarantee the greatest level of aviation safety. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation seeks to avoid any compromise to the sobriety standards necessary for pilots and crew members by forbidding the use of items that contain alcohol. This action is in line with their dedication to following strict laws and the highest standards of safety in the aviation sector.
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Japan Airlines Unveils New Airbus A350-1000 Cabin Interiors
Japan Airlines revealed details about its new Airbus A350-1000 aircraft and cabin furnishings, which will become the airline’s new worldwide flagship after nearly 20 years. Customers may expect an even better degree of comfort aboard the aircraft, as well as a uniquely personalized overall journey.
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Due to a supply chain disruption affecting component delivery, the airline’s launch of the A350-1000 aircraft, which was initially scheduled for late November 2023 on the Tokyo (Haneda) – New York (JFK) route, is expected to begin before the end of the year.
[Highlights of New Services]
Cabin Interior: The entire aircraft cabin has been created to take passengers in tranquility and immerse them in Japanese aesthetic elegance, creating a peaceful environment that captures the beauty of Japan. The newest interior represents a consistency of JAL’s famous service that continues over its domestic fleet (A350-900 and 787-8 aircraft) and also aims to give a high-quality experience for customers.
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Seatings: Completely redesigned seats have been installed in all classes to provide JAL’s most relaxing and comfortable experience to date. First Class and Business Class offer spacious, yet fully-private environments, and Premium Economy Class provides enhanced privacy and comfort. Economy Class has been designed for enhanced relaxation and well-being, featuring spacious seating and ample legroom.
Inflight Meal Service: New services that cater to customers’ various interests and values will be provided progressively. To lessen the environmental impact and address social issues, JAL will encourage the use of non-petroleum derived plastics for cutlery and dishes. By working with passengers, the airline hopes to promote a sustainable future.
1. Cabin Interior and Seat Specifications:
1.1 First Class
The new seating arrangement features just six (6) suites to create a unique and exclusive cabin environment. Seats are designed to provide even greater comfort and the addition of individual doors, for the first time by JAL, increases privacy while also creating a more open individual atmosphere with the elimination of overhead storage compartments.
2. Business Class
Despite the increase in seat capacity to 54 from the current international flagship configuration, ample spacing has been prioritized to ensure a comfortable and individual inflight experience. Notably, in Business Class, doors have been introduced for the first time to ensure privacy, and overhead storage compartments are exclusively positioned on the window side to create an open atmosphere.
3. Premium Economy Class
In pursuit of the utmost comfort in its class, the cabin features large partitions to significantly improve privacy. It is also the first Premium Economy Class in the world to introduce electrically operated reclining functionality.
4. Economy Class
Having won the “Best Economy Class Airline Seat” by SKYTRAX for five consecutive terms, JAL has further enhanced the spacious legroom and improved the seating for enhanced comfort.
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