Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has signed a
Memorandum of Understanding to buy two Airbus A320 aircraft
equipped with
Sharklet fuel saving wing tip devices.
“For a landlocked nation, aviation really is our
window to the world and the world’s window to us. Nepal offers
explorers, trekkers and pleasure seekers a wide range of cultural,
ecological and outdoor pursuits. Adding the A320 to our fleet,
will help us to capitalise on tourism growth and to enhance our
network using the most fuel efficient aircraft available,” said
Madan Kharel, Managing Director, Nepal Airlines Corporation.
The A320 is fully equipped to benefit from
Required Navigation Performance (RNP) allowing the aircraft to fly
precisely along predefined routes using state-of-the-art onboard
navigation systems. This is particularly useful for operations at
high altitude airports which are constrained by mountains such as
Kathmandu.
John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer, Customers,
said, “The A320 is the most capable and efficient aircraft that
can serve challenging airports like Kathmandu. The Sharklets will
deliver 4% less fuel burn, so for a landlocked nation such as
Nepal, these aircraft will be a lifeline and economic driver for
prosperity. We are delighted to welcome Nepal Airlines as our
newest customer.”
NAC was incorporated on 1 July 1958 through the
enactment of the Nepal Airlines Corporation Act. 1962. The airline
currently flies to four international destinations and 25 domestic
locations in the heart of the Himalayas.
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