Kathmandu: The Rt. Honorable Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, accompanied by Madam Radhika Shakya and a high-level delegation, returned to Nepal today, September 03, 2025, aboard Himalaya Airlines’ Airbus A320 (Reg. 9N-ALW) after attending the two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Beijing, China.

The Prime Minister led a distinguished ministerial team comprising Hon. Mr. Raghuji Pant, Minister for Education, Science and Technology; Hon. Mr. Badri Prasad Pandey, Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation; Dr. Yuba Raj Khatiwada, Economic and Development Advisor; Members of Parliament; and senior government officials from various ministries.

To honor the delegation, Mr. Vijay Shrestha, Vice President (Administration) of Himalaya Airlines, was on board to personally welcome the Rt. Honorable Prime Minister. The special flight departed Beijing Capital International Airport at 18:21 (China Local Time) and landed successfully at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu at 21:27 (Nepal Standard Time).

The successful facilitation of this high-profile State Mission flight reflects Himalaya Airlines’ 10 years of dedicated service to the nation and its continued commitment to supporting important national and international missions as a trusted aviation partner of Nepal.

About Himalaya Airlines Pvt. Ltd.

Himalaya Airlines (H9) is a Nepal–China joint venture international airline established in 2014, with two primary objectives: to promote people-to-people connectivity between Nepal and the world, and to boost Nepal’s trade and tourism sectors. The joint venture partners are Tibetan Civil Aviation Development & Investment Company Ltd. (TCADIC) and Yeti World Investment Pvt. Ltd.

Himalaya Airlines currently operates a modern fleet of 4 aircraft: three Airbus 320-214 (180 all-economy seats) and one Airbus 319-115 (144 all-economy seats). The airline operates flights to major destinations across the Middle East and South Asia, including the UAE, Malaysia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bangladesh, and China.

In recognition of its service excellence, H9 was awarded the “Leading New International Airline in South Asia” at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2017. In 2020, the airline earned its ISO 9001:2015 QMS certification for aircraft maintenance and engineering services, and on December 29, 2021, became the first airline in Nepal to achieve ISO 9001:2015 certification for passenger and freight air transport, including aviation-related training services. Further cementing its leadership, on December 28, 2023, Himalaya Airlines became the first and only airline in Nepal to be IOSA-certified and registered as an IATA member airline.

Continuing its commitment to safety and customer well-being, in 2021, H9 became the first Nepalese airline to equip all aircraft with Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). With a strong focus on safety, On-Time Performance (OTP), and exceptional customer service, Himalaya Airlines continues to be a trusted airline of choice and aspires to rise as a leading carrier in South Asia.

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