The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has firmly opposed a recent notice from Sagarmatha National Park authorities that seeks to ban helicopters from flying over the park for commercial purposes.
CAAN stated that the national park authorities lack the jurisdiction to restrict helicopter traffic in the park, emphasizing that controlling air traffic falls under CAAN’s domain. Consequently, helicopter companies have been informed to continue their operations as normal. The scenic flights in Sagarmatha region, popular with tourists, see nearly 30,000 visitors annually who also trek there.
In response, the Airlines Operators Association of Nepal (AOAN) assured that its members operate within CAAN regulations. Nepal Tourism Board…
