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*[[Pokhara Airport|Mid Air Base, Pokhara]]
*[[Surkhet Airport|West Air Base, Surkhet]]
*[[Biratnagar Airport| East Air Base, Biratnagar]]
*[[Tribhuvan International Airport]]
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The '''Nepali Army Air Service''' ({{lang-ne|नेपाली सैनिक विमान सेवा|Nēpālī sainika vimāna sēvā}}) is the army aviation branch of the [[Nepali Army]], also known as the Nepal Army Air Wing (formerly Royal Nepalese Air Force). Nepal has no separate Air Force but the [[Nepali Army]] operates several aircraft within the army aviation branch.
The '''Nepali Army Air Service''' ({{langx|ne|नेपाली सैनिक हवाई सेवा|Nēpālī sainika hawai sēvā}}) is the army aviation branch of the [[Nepalese Armed Forces]], also known as the Nepal Army Air Wing (formerly Royal Nepalese Air Force). Nepal has no separate air force but the [[Nepali Army]] operates several aircraft within the army aviation branch.


==History==
==History==
The Nepalese Army Air Service was formed in the 1960s, but became an air force unit in 1979. It is now again a part of the Army.{{clarify |date=November 2019}} It has limited combat capabilities as only a few helicopters can be armed. The main objective of this flying element is transport, flying paratroopers and aid in case of an emergency (e.g. natural disasters). Apart from the 11th Brigade the country has established a VIP Flight from [[Tribhuvan International Airport|Tribhuvan Airport]], mostly the aircraft are stationed at Kathmandu, Surkhet, and Dipayal.{{citation needed|date=November 2019}}
The Nepali Army Air Service (NAAS) was formed in the 1960s but became an air force unit in 1979. It is now again a part of the Army.{{clarify |date=November 2019}} It has limited air combat capabilities as only a few helicopters can be armed. The main objective of this flying element is transport, flying paratroopers and aid in case of an emergency (e.g. natural disasters). Apart from the 11th Brigade, the country has established a VIP Flight from [[Tribhuvan International Airport|Tribhuvan Airport]], mostly the aircraft are stationed at Kathmandu, Surkhet, and Dipayal.{{citation needed|date=November 2019}}


From 1996 to 2006 the country was gripped in civil war against [[Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist)|Maoist]] rebels who strove to overthrow the constitutional monarchy and establish a republic. Their attacks increased since the massacre of the [[Nepalese royal massacre|Royal Family]] in 2001. This development led to the need for armed helicopters. Several types of aircraft have entered service since: [[Mil Mi-17|MI-17]]s, [[M28 Skytruck]], [[HAL Lancer]] and [[HAL Dhruv]]. The UK has delivered two [[Britten-Norman Islander]]s and two MI-17s free of charge. China decided to supply an [[Xian MA60|MA-60]] (a [[Xian Y-7|Y-7]] derivative). Nepal has also purchased [[HAL Cheetah]] and [[HAL Chetak]] helicopters.{{citation needed|date=November 2019}}
From 1996 to 2006, the country was gripped by a civil war against [[Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre)|Communist Party of Nepal]] rebels who strove to overthrow the constitutional monarchy and establish a republic. Their attacks increased after the 2001 massacre of the [[Nepalese royal massacre|royal family]]. This development led to the need for armed helicopters. Several types of aircraft have entered service since: [[Mil Mi-17|MI-17]]s, [[M28 Skytruck]], [[HAL Lancer]] and [[HAL Dhruv]]. The UK delivered two [[Britten-Norman Islander]]s and two MI-17s free of charge. China decided to supply an [[Xian MA60|MA-60]] (a [[Xian Y-7|Y-7]] derivative). Nepal also purchased [[HAL Cheetah]] and [[HAL Chetak]] helicopters.{{citation needed|date=November 2019}}


In November 2014, India donated an [[HAL Dhruv]] as part of a strategic pact.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/news/report/modi-holds-strategic-talks-with-nepal-gifts-bodhi-sapling-helicopter/20141125.htm |title=Archived copy |access-date=25 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141229115047/http://www.rediff.com/news/report/modi-holds-strategic-talks-with-nepal-gifts-bodhi-sapling-helicopter/20141125.htm |archive-date=29 December 2014 |url-status=live}}</ref>
In November 2014, India donated an [[HAL Dhruv]] as part of a strategic pact.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/news/report/modi-holds-strategic-talks-with-nepal-gifts-bodhi-sapling-helicopter/20141125.htm |title=Archived copy |access-date=25 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141229115047/http://www.rediff.com/news/report/modi-holds-strategic-talks-with-nepal-gifts-bodhi-sapling-helicopter/20141125.htm |archive-date=29 December 2014 |url-status=live}}</ref>
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==Aircraft==
==Aircraft==
===Current Inventory===
===Current inventory===
[[File:HS-748 Nepal Air Force.jpg|thumb|A Nepalese Army parked aircraft.]]
[[File:Nepal Air Force Mil Mi-171 UA-320-1 (modified).jpg|thumb|A Nepal Army Mil Mi-171.]]
[[File:Nepal Air Force Mil Mi-171 UA-320-1 (modified).jpg|thumb|A Nepal Army Mil Mi-171.]]
[[File:Nepal Air Force PZL M-28 UA-320-1.jpg|thumb|A Nepalese Army sky truck.]]
[[File:DOMESTIC RAMP AT KATHMANDU TRIBHUVAN AIRPORT NEPAL FEB 2013 (8562595262).jpg|thumb|Nepal Army aircrafts.]]
[[File:Mi-8 Nepal Army - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Nepal Army's Mi-8.]]
[[File:Nepal Airforce.jpg|thumb|Nepalese Army's aircraft at Tribhuvan International Airport.]]
[[File:Mi-8, Nepalese Army Air Service, April 2015.jpg|thumb|Nepalese Army's aircraft with it's Roundel.]]



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|-
|-
! style="align: center; background: lavender;" colspan="7" | [[Military transport aircraft|Transport]]
! colspan="6" style="align: center; background: lavender;" |[[Trainer aircraft]]
|-
|-
| [[PZL M-28]]
|[[Piper PA-28 Cherokee]]
| [[Poland]]
|[[United States]]
|[[Trainer aircraft|Trainer]]
| transport
|
|
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|2
| 3<ref name="World Air Forces 2023">{{cite web |last = |first = |url= https://www.flightglobal.com/download?ac=90688|title = World Air Forces 2023|work= |publisher= Flightglobal Insight|year= 2023 |doi = |accessdate= 10 January 2023|url-access=registration}}</ref>
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|
|2 on order.
|-
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! colspan="6" style="align: center; background: lavender;" | [[Military transport aircraft|Transport]]
|-
|-
| [[Britten-Norman Islander|BN-2 Islander]]
| [[Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander|BN-2 Islander]]
| [[United Kingdom]]
| [[United Kingdom]]
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| [[Utility aircraft|Utility]]
| transport
|
|
| 1<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |date=15 December 2023 |title=World Air Forces 2024 |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/download?ac=98881 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240105033828/https://www.flightglobal.com/download?ac=98881 |archive-date=5 January 2024 |access-date=13 April 2024}}</ref>
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| 1<ref name="World Air Forces 2023"/>
|
|
|-
|-
| [[CASA/IPTN CN-235]]
| [[CASA/IPTN CN-235|IPTN CN-235]]
| [[Indonesia]]
| [[Indonesia]]
| transport
| [[Military transport aircraft|Transport]]
|
|
| 1<ref name="World Air Forces 2023"/>
| 1<ref name=":12" />
|
|
|-
|-
| [[PZL M28 Skytruck|M28 Skytruck]]
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! style="align: center; background: lavender;" colspan="7" | [[Military helicopter|Helicopters]]
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| [[Poland]]
⚫
|-
| Utility
⚫
| [[Mil Mi-17]]
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| [[Russia]]
⚫
| [[Utility helicopter|utility]]
|
|
|4<ref name="World Air Forces 2023"/>
| 3<ref name=":12" />
|
|
|-
|-
! colspan="6" style="align: center; background: lavender;" | [[Helicopter]]s
| [[HAL Dhruv]]
|-
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| [[India]]
| [[AgustaWestland AW139]]
| utility / [[Search and rescue|SAR]]
| [[Italy]]
| [[Utility helicopter|Utility]]
|
|
| 1<ref name="World Air Forces 2023"/>
|1<ref name=":12" />
|
|
|-
|-
|[[Eurocopter AS350]]
|[[Eurocopter Fennec|Eurocopter AS550]]
| [[France]]
| [[France]]
|Utility
|light utility
|
|
|2<ref name="World Air Forces 2023"/>
|2<ref name=":12" />
|
|
|-
|-
|[[Aérospatiale SA 315B Lama|HAL Cheetah]]
|[[Bell 407]]
| [[United States]]
| [[India]]
| [[Attack helicopter|Attack]]
|utility
|HAL Lancer
|1<ref name=":12" />
|
|
|-
|1<ref>{{cite web|url=https://helihub.com/2018/12/05/nepalese-army-receives-bell-407gxp/ |title=Nepalese Army receives Bell 407GXP |publisher= helihub.com |date=|accessdate=5 Dec 2018}}</ref>
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| [[HAL Dhruv]]
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| India
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| [[Search and rescue|SAR]] / Utility
|
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| 1<ref name=":12" />
|
|
|-
|-
|[[AgustaWestland AW139]]
|[[Mil Mi-17]]
| [[Italy]]
| [[Russia]]
|Utility
| [[Air transports of heads of state and government|VIP transport]]
⚫
|
|1<ref>{{cite web|url=https://helihub.com/2018/10/23/nepalese-army-takes-delivery-of-aw139/ |title= Nepalese Army takes delivery of AW139 |publisher= helihub.com |date=|accessdate=4 July 2021}}</ref>
|
|
|4<ref name=":12" />
|2 on order<ref name=":12" />
|}
|}


==Army pilot training school==
==Army pilot training school==
The Nepalese Army Air Service has had its flying and helicopter pilots training school since 2004 within the No 11 Brigade and is the only helicopter pilot training school in [[Nepal]].{{citation needed|date=November 2019}} The school provides training using [[Mil Mi-8|Mi-17]], [[Bell Helicopter|Bell]] and [[Eurocopter Ecureuil|Ecureuil]] helicopters.{{citation needed|date=November 2019}}
The Nepali Army Air Service has had its flying and helicopter pilots training school since 2004 within the No 11 Brigade and is the only helicopter pilot training school in [[Nepal]].{{citation needed|date=November 2019}} The school provides training using [[Mil Mi-8|Mi-17]], [[Bell Helicopter|Bell]] and [[Eurocopter Ecureuil|Ecureuil]] helicopters.{{citation needed|date=November 2019}}


In 2019, Nepal Army purchased two Piper Archer DX training aircraft.<ref>{{cite web |title=Nepal Army first Piper Archer military training aircraft joins Mid Air Base inside a container |url=https://www.aviationnepal.com/nepal-army-first-piper-archer-military-training-aircraft-joins-mid-air-base-inside-a-container/ |publisher=Aviation Nepal |accessdate=20 February 2019}}</ref> In addition, the army is planning to start an airplane pilot training school within the army. This will be the first aviation school to offer training within Nepal. This is a significant step because Nepal Army officer cadets previously had to go to Bangladesh and India for aviation courses. With the new training school, the Nepal Army can provide aviation training to officer cadets in the country itself. It is unclear whether the Nepal Army aviation school will be accessible to civilians in the near future.
In 2019, Nepal Army purchased two Piper Archer DX training aircraft.<ref>{{cite web |title=Nepal Army first Piper Archer military training aircraft joins Mid Air Base inside a container |url=https://www.aviationnepal.com/nepal-army-first-piper-archer-military-training-aircraft-joins-mid-air-base-inside-a-container/ |publisher=Aviation Nepal |access-date=20 February 2019}}</ref> In addition, the army is planning to start an airplane pilot training school within the army. This will be the first aviation school to offer training within Nepal. This is a significant step because Nepal Army officer cadets previously had to go to Bangladesh and India and Philippines for aviation courses. With the new training school, the Nepal Army can provide aviation training to officer cadets in the country itself. It is unclear whether the Nepal Army aviation school will be accessible to civilians in the near future.


== Accidents and incidents ==
== Accidents and incidents ==
* On 27 February 1970, a Nepalese Royal Flight [[de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter]] crashed while taking off at [[Jomsom Airport]] killing one passenger. Three passengers and one crew member survived but the plane was written off.<ref>{{cite web |title=ASN Aircraft accident de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 100 9N-RF9 Jomsom Airport (JMO) |url=https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19700227-0 |publisher=Aviation Safety Network |accessdate=7 August 2016}}</ref>
* On 27 February 1970, a Nepalese Royal Flight [[de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter]] crashed while taking off at [[Jomsom Airport]] killing one passenger. Three passengers and one crew member survived but the plane was written off.<ref>{{cite web |title=ASN Aircraft accident de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 100 9N-RF9 Jomsom Airport (JMO) |url=https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19700227-0 |publisher=Aviation Safety Network |access-date=7 August 2016}}</ref>
* On 13 September 1972, a Royal Nepalese Air Force [[Douglas DC-3]] crashed when it hit a high tension powerline during a flight in [[Panchkhal]]. All 31 occupants of the aircraft were killed.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19720913-0|title=Accident description|accessdate=2 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170705171744/https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19720913-0|archive-date=5 July 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>
* On 13 September 1972, a Royal Nepalese Air Force [[Douglas DC-3]] crashed when it hit a high tension powerline during a flight in [[Panchkhal]]. All 31 occupants of the aircraft were killed.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19720913-0|title=Accident description|access-date=2 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170705171744/https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19720913-0|archive-date=5 July 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>
* On 30 December 1985, a Nepal Army Air Wing [[Short SC.7 Skyvan]] crashed in jungle near [[Dhangadhi Airport|Dhangadi]] killing all 25 soldiers aboard.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19851230-0|title=Accident description|accessdate=2 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170910023859/http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19851230-0|archive-date=10 September 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>
* On 30 December 1985, a Nepal Army Air Wing [[Short SC.7 Skyvan]] crashed in jungle near [[Dhangadhi Airport|Dhangadi]] killing all 25 soldiers aboard.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19851230-0|title=Accident description|access-date=2 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170910023859/http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19851230-0|archive-date=10 September 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>
* On 10 July 1991, a Nepal Army Air Wing [[de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter|de Havilland Twin Otter]] en route from [[Surkhet Airport|Surkhet]] to [[Jumla Airport|Jumla]] was destroyed, killing 3 people, when hit a hillside. Later analysis showed the [[altimeter]] had given an incorrect reading.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19910710-1|title=Accident description|accessdate=2 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170910005730/http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19910710-1|archive-date=10 September 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>
* On 10 July 1991, a Nepal Army Air Wing [[de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter|de Havilland Twin Otter]] en route from [[Surkhet Airport|Surkhet]] to [[Jumla Airport|Jumla]] was destroyed, killing 3 people, when hit a hillside. Later analysis showed the [[altimeter]] had given an incorrect reading.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19910710-1|title=Accident description|access-date=2 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170910005730/http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19910710-1|archive-date=10 September 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>
* On 18 October 2011, a Nepal Army Air Wing [[Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander]] performing an ambulance flight from [[Nepalgunj Airport|Nepalgunj]] to [[Tribhuvan International Airport|Kathmandu]] crashed near [[Dhorpatan|Dhorpatan, Baglung District]] and caught fire. None of the six occupants survived the accident.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20111018-0|title=Accident description|accessdate=2 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170910015729/http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20111018-0|archive-date=10 September 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>
* On 18 October 2011, a Nepal Army Air Wing [[Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander]] performing an ambulance flight from [[Nepalgunj Airport|Nepalgunj]] to [[Tribhuvan International Airport|Kathmandu]] crashed near [[Dhorpatan|Dhorpatan, Baglung District]] and caught fire. None of the six occupants survived the accident.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20111018-0|title=Accident description|access-date=2 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170910015729/http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20111018-0|archive-date=10 September 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>
* On 30 May 2017, a Nepal Army Air Wing [[PZL M28 Skytruck]] (Registration NA-048) crashed at [[Bajura Airport]] while the pilot was undertaking a forced landing due to bad weather. The cargo airplane was supposed to land at [[Simikot Airport]] in [[Humla District]]. However, bad weather condition forced the pilot to divert towards Bajura. The pilot died and two others were injured.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pilot killed, 2 injured as NA cargo airplane crashes in Bajura |url=https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/20939/ |publisher=República |accessdate=1 April 2019 |date=30 May 2017}}</ref>
* On 30 May 2017, a Nepal Army Air Wing [[PZL M28 Skytruck]] (Registration NA-048) crashed at [[Bajura Airport]] while the pilot was undertaking a forced landing due to bad weather. The cargo airplane was supposed to land at [[Simikot Airport]] in [[Humla District]]. However, bad weather condition forced the pilot to divert towards Bajura. The pilot died and two others were injured.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pilot killed, 2 injured as NA cargo airplane crashes in Bajura |url=https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/20939/ |publisher=República |access-date=1 April 2019 |date=30 May 2017}}</ref>

==See also==
*[[Armed Police Force Nepal]]
*[[Military of Nepal]]
*[[National Investigation Department of Nepal]]
*[[Nepalese Police Force]]


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 14:46, 5 December 2024

Nepali Army Air Service
नेपाली सैनिक हवाई सेवा
Nepali Army Air Service roundel
Founded1965
CountryNepal Nepal
TypeArmy aviation
Size500
Part ofNepalese Armed Forces
Garrison/HQKathmandu
EngagementsNepalese Civil War
Websitenepalarmy.mil.np
Insignia
Fin flash

The Nepali Army Air Service (Nepali: नेपाली सैनिक हवाई सेवा, romanized: Nēpālī sainika hawai sēvā) is the army aviation branch of the Nepalese Armed Forces, also known as the Nepal Army Air Wing (formerly Royal Nepalese Air Force). Nepal has no separate air force but the Nepali Army operates several aircraft within the army aviation branch.

History

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The Nepali Army Air Service (NAAS) was formed in the 1960s but became an air force unit in 1979. It is now again a part of the Army.[clarification needed] It has limited air combat capabilities as only a few helicopters can be armed. The main objective of this flying element is transport, flying paratroopers and aid in case of an emergency (e.g. natural disasters). Apart from the 11th Brigade, the country has established a VIP Flight from Tribhuvan Airport, mostly the aircraft are stationed at Kathmandu, Surkhet, and Dipayal.[citation needed]

From 1996 to 2006, the country was gripped by a civil war against Communist Party of Nepal rebels who strove to overthrow the constitutional monarchy and establish a republic. Their attacks increased after the 2001 massacre of the royal family. This development led to the need for armed helicopters. Several types of aircraft have entered service since: MI-17s, M28 Skytruck, HAL Lancer and HAL Dhruv. The UK delivered two Britten-Norman Islanders and two MI-17s free of charge. China decided to supply an MA-60 (a Y-7 derivative). Nepal also purchased HAL Cheetah and HAL Chetak helicopters.[citation needed]

In November 2014, India donated an HAL Dhruv as part of a strategic pact.[1]

The NAAS consists of about 500 members.[citation needed]

Aircraft

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Current inventory

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A Nepal Army Mil Mi-171.
Aircraft Origin Type Variant In service Notes
Trainer aircraft
Piper PA-28 Cherokee United States Trainer 2
Transport
BN-2 Islander United Kingdom Utility 1[2]
IPTN CN-235 Indonesia Transport 1[2]
M28 Skytruck Poland Utility 3[2]
Helicopters
AgustaWestland AW139 Italy Utility 1[2]
Eurocopter AS550 France Utility 2[2]
HAL Cheetah India Attack HAL Lancer 1[2]
HAL Dhruv India SAR / Utility 1[2]
Mil Mi-17 Russia Utility 4[2] 2 on order[2]

Army pilot training school

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The Nepali Army Air Service has had its flying and helicopter pilots training school since 2004 within the No 11 Brigade and is the only helicopter pilot training school in Nepal.[citation needed] The school provides training using Mi-17, Bell and Ecureuil helicopters.[citation needed]

In 2019, Nepal Army purchased two Piper Archer DX training aircraft.[3] In addition, the army is planning to start an airplane pilot training school within the army. This will be the first aviation school to offer training within Nepal. This is a significant step because Nepal Army officer cadets previously had to go to Bangladesh and India and Philippines for aviation courses. With the new training school, the Nepal Army can provide aviation training to officer cadets in the country itself. It is unclear whether the Nepal Army aviation school will be accessible to civilians in the near future.

Accidents and incidents

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 29 December 2014. Retrieved 25 November 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i "World Air Forces 2024". 15 December 2023. Archived from the original on 5 January 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Nepal Army first Piper Archer military training aircraft joins Mid Air Base inside a container". Aviation Nepal. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
  4. ^ "ASN Aircraft accident de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 100 9N-RF9 Jomsom Airport (JMO)". Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved 7 August 2016.
  5. ^ "Accident description". Archived from the original on 5 July 2017. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
  6. ^ "Accident description". Archived from the original on 10 September 2017. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
  7. ^ "Accident description". Archived from the original on 10 September 2017. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
  8. ^ "Accident description". Archived from the original on 10 September 2017. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
  9. ^ "Pilot killed, 2 injured as NA cargo airplane crashes in Bajura". República. 30 May 2017. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
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