Himalaya Airlines celebrates 10th anniversary

KATHMANDU : Himalaya Airlines, a Nepal-Tibet joint venture, celebrated its 10th anniversary in Kathmandu on Thursday. Officials from the tourism ministry, the civil aviation body, the Chinese embassy, and others from the tourism fraternity graced the event. Speaking at the event, the dignitaries acknowledged Himalaya Airlines' contribution to strengthening Nepal’s aviation sector, fostering international connectivity, and promoting tourism and trade. Himalaya Airlines has a current flight network connecting Nepal with China, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, Malaysia, and Bangladesh. The airline said in a press statement that the programme celebrated its journey and paid tribute to the unwavering support of its employees, stakeholders, and loyal passengers. Founded in 2014 and commencing operations in 2016, Himalaya Airlines has grown steadily, establishing itself as a reliable international airline operating scheduled flights to key destinations across Asia and the Middle East.