Kathmandu: Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Badri Prasad Pandey has said that the process to purchase aircraft for Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has been advanced with priority. Responding to the concerns raised by the National Assembly (NA) members in today’s NA meeting, Minister Pandey shared that management reforms of the NAC are forwarded with top priority for the transformation of the NAC while making it a competitive and professional organization.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Minister Pandey stated that required steps have been advanced in a transparent and open process to add more aircraft for domestic and international flights on the basis of international leasing and provinces’ partnership. This move is aimed at enhancing the operational capacity of NAC and improving its service offerings.
Minister Pandey also noted that the number of international flights to Gautam Buddha International Airport has gradually increased, while the number of domestic flights there has sharply increased. This trend indicates a growing demand for air travel in the region, necessitating further expansion and improvements in infrastructure.
Additionally, Minister Pandey revealed the government plan to upgrade different airports and finalize the construction and operation modality of the proposed Nijgadh International Airport. This initiative is expected to boost the country’s aviation sector and support its economic development objectives.