Kathmandu: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Badri Prasad Pandey, has asserted that strengthening Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) is essential for the development of the entire aviation sector. At a program organized 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, noting its historical importance and its role as a backbone of the country’s tourism sector. He directed NAC management and staff to work in a factual and result-oriented manner.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Executive Chairperson of NAC, Yubraj Adhikari, stated that Public Procurement Regulations have become the main obstacle to NAC’s progress. Adhikari emphasized the need to maintain reliability through affordable, trustworthy, and regular service. Safe and affordable flights help enrich people’s trust, aligning with NAC’s objectives.
NAC celebrated its anniversary by organizing week-long programs, with the formal event held today at the New Road-based central office of NAC in the presence of Minister Pandey. Established on July 1, 1958, NAC conducts international flights to destinations including New Delhi, Bangalore, and Mumbai in India; Hong Kong; Malaysia; Thailand; Narita in Japan; Doha in Qatar; Dubai in the United Arab Emirates; and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia using two wide-body ‘A’ 330 and two narrow-body ‘A’ 320 aircraft. It also operates domestic flights with two twin otter aircraft.