Himalaya Jet’s big promises, but no license to fly yet
Summary
Himalaya Jet is promoting plans for long-haul flights from Nepal to London, Europe, Australia and other destinations, but it has not yet secured the required operating license. Nepal’s civil aviation authority says the airline is still in the publicity and preparation stage, with no Air Operator Certificate from the UK regulator.
Key Points
- Himalaya Jet has publicized ambitious plans for direct flights linking Kathmandu with London, Europe, Australia and other cities.
- The company has invited job applications and promoted itself on Facebook despite not yet obtaining an Air Operator Certificate from the UK regulator.
- CAAN says airline registration, aircraft publicity and recruitment are separate from the licensing process, which requires multiple safety and regulatory stages.
- The article says Himalaya Jet is registered in the UK and lists Dipendra Gurung as director and controlling shareholder, but its flight plans remain unapproved.
