 received a letter from the EU on Wednesday informing it that Nepali aircraft are still prohibited to fly in its sky. ){kind=link}
The European Union (EU) has continued its ban on Nepali airlines’ service.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) received a letter from the EU on Wednesday informing it that Nepali aircraft are still prohibited to fly in its sky.
For the last ten years, the prohibition has remained in place.
At a press conference on Thursday, CAAN Director General Pradeep Adhikari stated that the ban on Nepali aircrafts has not been lifted based on the report that was released after the hearing in Brussels on November 14. The press conference was held to inform about a report released by the EU technical team that made a field assessment of Nepali aviation service.
An on-site investigation and status evaluation of the CAAN, the Nepal Airlines Corporation, and Shree Airlines in Nepal was carried out by the EU technical team.
The analysis identified the institutional shortcomings of Nepal Airlines Corporation and recommended extensive changes to the organization’s overall structure, leadership, and operating practices.
The NAC is accused of failing to adhere to the Safety Management System (SMS), failing to address the issues raised by the CAAN during its yearly audit, failing to enhance the quality of the inspection list, and having significant flaws in the way flight timings are determined, flight document management, and recommendation implementation.
While the report commends the Nepali government for its efforts to remove itself from the EU blacklist, it also calls on the political leadership to take a proactive stance. The European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to offering ongoing support and assistance to enhance air safety in Nepal.