KATHMANDU, Jan 10 (NNN-XINHUA) – Himalaya Airlines has been registered as an operator, under an International Air Transport Association (IATA) safety audit programme, the first and only one for airlines in Nepal.
The move means the operational management and control systems of Himalaya Airlines have been recognised and accepted internationally, the Kathmandu-based airline announced yesterday, at a press meet in the Nepali capital.
Himalaya Airlines, a China-Nepal joint venture, established in 2014, was certified in late Dec, under the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) programme, and the registry is valid until early Mar, 2025.
“This milestone signifies a positive shift in Nepal’s aviation industry,” Vijay Shrestha, the operator’s vice president said, at the press briefing.
“We’re proud to lead by example, setting new benchmarks for safety and operational excellence,” Shrestha added.
Nabina Karmacharya, deputy director general of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, lauded Himalaya Airlines for its “exceptional dedication to safety, leading to the prestigious IOSA certification.”
Established in 2003, the IOSA’s process involves an audit of airline policies, procedures and practices, and the audit includes both document reviews and on-site assessments.
Himalaya Airlines currently operates passenger flights to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Bangladesh and China.– NNN-XINHUA
