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No. 14 December 2007
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Celebrating 10 years B
uddha Air started its operation in the year 1997 with just two aircrafts and then never looked back. The story ahead is one of success and growth. After ten years, its operation has expanded to additional five aircrafts. Today we are proud to announce that we completely own a fleet of 7 aircrafts. This has been possible because of the confidence and trust of our clientele and the investments extended with good faith from banks in the country. Buddha Air created private sector aviation history by operating brand new and straight-out-of-the-factory aircrafts. At Buddha Air, we operate the most expensive aircrafts in the domestic sector. We are delighted to claim that Buddha Air has been and still is the safest and most preferred airline in the country. We are proud to complete 10 years serving our valued passengers, travel agencies and Wellwishers.
JATA Fair 2007 2007 at Big Sight in Japan. Buddha
of Nepal like Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur,
Air, exhibited in the Fair with Nepal
Pokhara ,Lumbini as well as the Mountains of
Tourism Board representing Nepal.
Nepal.
The participants were from
We distributed CD's, photos, postcards
different sectors like hotel, tourism
& brochures of mountain flights to the tourists
& travels from the world. So they
and travel agencies from the different countries
not only participated in the fair but
and to the people of from Japan who had visited
exchanged their cultures, tourisms
the fair.
& their business. Being a part of
We hope our three days participation in
Buddha Air participated in JATA FAIR
the fair, we also provided a lot of in-
this fair will help to improve the tourism industry
2007, which was held from 14 Oct 2007 to 16 Oct
formation of Nepal especially the tourism areas
Buddha Air upgrading it’s training standards Buddha air’s management has decided to upgrade its training standards without compromising the cost .The training will start from 2008. Buddha Air has signed a agreement with Flight Safety International to conduct the annual training for all its
in Nepal.
crews every year. Buddha Air’s operation department has revised all of its training schedules and has changed its Flight Simulator training from Thai Airways International, Bangkok to Flight Safety International Farnborough, Hampshire United Kingdom. Buddha Air has 56-cockpit crew and all the crew are scheduled for six-axis simulator training on Beech 1900.
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The main objective of the program was to enlight the cockpit crew and engineers about handling and better operations of the PT6 engines
Seminar on Pratt & Whitney PT6-A Engine Familiarization F
light Safety Department of Buddha Air conducted an Interaction Program
between cockpit crew, engineers and an
tions of the PT6 engines (PT6-67D and
Instructor from Pratt & Whitney, Canada-
65B), which are used in our aircrafts.
Mr. Steve E. Ninness, Senior Field Sup-
This program also taught ways to extend
port Representative. The interaction pro-
the life of the aircrafts’ engines.
gram was held from 31st October to 2nd
Buddha Air conducts such pro-
November 2007 at Soaltee Crown Plaza.
grams frequently to maintain the safety
The main objective of the program
standard as well as to train pilots and en-
was to enlight the cockpit crew and engi-
gineers to be ready to confront adverse
neers about handling and better opera-
conditions.
Buddha Air’s Security Training Program
ed the training on security safety. The main Aim of the training program was:
organized a training program for its staffs on security. Mr. Bharat Raj Dhakal Dy Director of CAAN provid-
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Safety in Civil Aviation is actually freedom from danger of accidents, unlawful Seizure, sabotage
1. Increase the knowledge of aircraft operator’s security responsibili-
On 13th October, 2007, Buddha Air
work effectively and efficiently.
ties. 2. Develop skills in applying security measures and procedures. 3. Lead to increased motivation to
and armed attack. Security cannot be evaluated on the basis of the number of security staffs and conspicuous display equipments but detection of any interference.
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Kausal Bhandari Bhadrapur \station In-Charge
Rs. 15,000 donated to Maiti Nepal by Buddha Air Staff
Mr. Kausal Bhandari Station In charge of Bhadrapur called GTZ and returned the lost diary intact to their consultant, that contained a substantial amount which they had spent much time searching for . Mr. Kausal Bhandari also refused the cash reward of Rs. 15,000.00 they had offered but asked them to give it to Maiti Nepal as charity. We all know that Buddha Air is where we are today because of staff like him and we draw motivation from Mr.Bhandari to take this company to a new level in the coming years Buddha Air felicitates him for such deeds and increases one extra grade and Rs. 50,000.00 as reward.
Buddha Air's staff feleciated by American Ambassador
Mr.Prakash Bista Duty Officer, Kathmandu Airport.
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For the first time in the history of Nepal, Buddha Air flew 31 mountain flights on 27th October 2007, breaking its own records of 22 flights.
Yet another history was created when Buddha Air had on board, all 3 female crew consisting of Captain Mrs. Bhavana Pant, co- pilot Mrs. Yasodhara Thapa and Air Hostess Ms. Anamika Choudhary.
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Travel Agencies Honoured by Buddha Air Buddha Air completed 10 years of customer service on 11th Oct 2007. To celebrate the occasion, a party was organized on the 28th September 2007 at Soaltee Crown Plaza. The party was dedicated to the partners in success- travel agencies, who have been supporting Buddha Air in myriad ways. To show appreciation and express gratitude, 25 travel agencies were awarded for their constant support. 1. Anjali Tours and Travels
8. Kathmandu Travels & Tours
2. C & K Nepal Travel Tours
9. Kumari Tours and Travel
15. Newa Travel & Tours
21. Surya Travels & Tours
3. Flight Connection Intl. P. Ltd.
10. Loyal Travels
16. President Travels & Tours
22. The Explore Nepal P. Ltd.
4. Four Season Travel Tours
11. Losar Tours & Travels
17. Raaika Tours & Travels
23. Vaishali Travels & Tours
5. Himal Raisan P. Ltd.
12. Malla Travels & Tours
18. Rhino Travel Agency P. Ltd.
24. Wideway Travels & Tours
6. Himalayan Travels & Tours
13. Moon Sun Travels & Tours
19. Shangrila Tours P. Ltd.
25. Yeti Travels Private Ltd.
7. Jaya Travels & Tours
14. Natraj Travels & Tours
20. Sita World Travel (Nepal)
Staffs Honoured by Buddha Air To mark the 10th anniversary of Buddha Air, a party was organized
to continue working in the same spirit. An award ceremony was
at Soaltee Crown Plaza on 11th October 2007. The party was spe-
arranged for the ones who have completed 10 years working in
cially organized for all the staffs working in Buddha Air, considering
Buddha Air. Different sports events were organized to celebrate the
their efforts to help the organization grow and to motivate them
anniversary. A cultural program followed the award ceremony.
S.N.
Name
Designation
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Raghav Prasad Adhikari
Senior Officer
1
Mohan Bahadur Thapa
Chief Engineer
23
Shova Singh Maharjan
Officer
2
Devendra Bahadur Basnet
Chief Pilot (IP)
24
Rupak Thapa
Junior Officer
3
Siddhi Bahadur Shakya
Deputy Chief Engineer
25
Saajan Basnet
Technical Assistant
4
Ranjan Kumar Sharma
Senior Captain (IP)
26
Navaraj Dhakal
Office Assistant
5
Sunil Gurung
Senior Captain (IP)
27
Keshav Sardar
Office Assistant
6
Khem Lal Bhusal
Senior Exe. Manager
28
Uttam Maharjan
Head Driver
7
Raj Bahadur Khadka
Senior Captain
29
Bharat Silwal
Head Loader
8
Ganesh Raj Lohani
Senior Manager
30
Tej Prasad Shrestha
Driver
9
Rajin Ranjit
Senior Manager
31
Dev Prasad Sanjel
Driver
10
Ramesh Kumar Luitel
Senior Manager
32
Bijay Karki
Driver
11
Giri Raj Basnet
Manager
33
Deewakar Thapa
Senior Peon
12
Gautam Baral
Manager
34
Krishnaram Bdr. Shrestha
Senior Peon
13
Prakash Shrestha
AME II
35
Ram Bahadur Gurung
Loader
14
Parashar Jung Pandey
Assistant Manager
36
Rana Bahadur Gurung
Loader
15
Subhash Ghimire
Assistant Manager
37
Suklal Shrestha
Loader
16
Dilip Kumar Khadka
Assistant Manager
38
Surya Tamang
Loader
17
Kishore Prakash Shrestha
Assistant Manager
39
Chhanda Bdr. Budathoki
Loader
18
Darshan Ghimire
Assistant Manager
40
Kailash Raya
Loader
19
Luk Bahadur Ale
Senior Technician
41
Sanjeev Mehater
Loader
20
Binita Thapa
Senior Officer
42
Rudra Khanal
Loader
21
Sarada Prasad Koirala
Senior Officer
43
Bijan Podey
Sweeper
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Glimpses of 10th Year Celebration Events To celebrate the grand success of Buddha Air’s 10th Anniversary, Buddha Air organized extra curriculum activities (Inter Department Football Tournament, Inter Department Quiz, Open snooker Competition and Inter Department girls Basketball was held from 8th September 2007 to 21st September 2007.
Mr. Dilip Khadka, bowling-winner
Mr.Khagendra.B.Basnet,Highest Scorer
Mr.Kishor Shrestha,Snooker Winner Cultural Programme
Painting handed over to Executive Chairman, Surendra Bahadur Basnet by Mr.Birat Shrestha
Most Valuable Player - Managing Director Birendra Bahadur Basnet BUDDHA
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Staffs who served 10 years in Buddha Air, Awarded
Int.Dept. Quiz Winners,Corporate
Best player, Basketball Ms.Babita KC
Managing Director Birendra Bahadur Basnet
Highest break, snooker, Cpt. A.G Sherpa
Inter Department Girls winner (Left) Operation BUDDHA
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Inter Department Football winners ,Airport Marketing
Captain of the winning team, Mr Dilip Khadka
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Royal Club honors its Frequent Flyers On the completion of our 10th years of journey in customer service, Buddha Air Royal Club (FFP) honored its distinguished top three Frequent Flyers. The motto of Royal club is to provide value to frequent flyers through a multi pronged strategy. Recognition of value, immediate reward and profes-
Chhatra Bahadur Giri
Roshit Unnithan (left) sional service is what we intend to
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Card No.
Name
Mileage Earned
1
1270
Chhatra Bahadur Giri
77348
2
4544
Roshit Unnithan
75858
3
5249
Kamal Baral
68433
offer to our members. With the support of our patron like the frequent flyers ,we are committed to change the way the flyers think about air travel in the country.
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