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Nepal bets on new Stol aircraft

Notice for the purchase of aircraft capable of operating at high altitude on very short runways

The national carrier Nepal Airlines has launched a tender to find an aircraft manufacturer that can supply Stol (Short Take-Off and Landing) aircraft, that is capable of taking off on short runways. A very widespread situation in the country, where many airports are located among high mountains. On the merits, the company has issued a formal notice for the purchase of three newly built aircraft. These...

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Kathmandu, Nepal, 10/23/2023 14:11
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