Kathmandu, Aug 30: Celebrating a decade of excellence in aviation this year, Himalaya Airlines proudly operated a special diplomatic flight for the official visit of the Prime Minister, Mr. K.P. Sharma Oli, to Tianjin, The People’s Republic of China, on August 30, 2025.
The Prime Minister was accompanied by Madam Radhika Shakya, and a high-level delegation including 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 to the Rt. Hon. Prime Minister, Members of Parliament along with select senior government officials from various Ministries. The delegation is scheduled to return to Nepal from Beijing on September 03, 2025, aboard Himalaya’s Airbus 320-214.
President of Himalaya Airlines, Mr. Zhou Enyong, was on board to welcome The Right Hon’ Prime Minister, Madam Shakya, and the distinguished delegates. Vice President – Administration, Mr. Vijay Shrestha who was also present at Tribhuvan International Airport to bid farewell to the Prime Ministerial entourage, expressed, “It is indeed a great honor for Himalaya Airlines to operate a special flight for the official visit of the Head of Government. We express our special gratitude for the goodwill, patronage, and support received from the honorable Prime Minister on the occasion of completing a decade of providing international air services. Himalaya Airlines will continue to uphold this trust to serve the nation with commitment in the years ahead.”
The Airbus 319 -115, 9N-AJK departed from Tribhuvan International Airport at 07:23 hours (NST) and landed safely at Tianjin Binhai International Airport at 15:15 hours (local time).
As Nepal’s first and the only IOSA-certified airline, Himalaya Airlines remains committed to safety, operational excellence, and world-class service. Over the past 10 years, H9 has proudly upheld its reputation as a trusted airline in connecting Nepal with the world.
About Himalaya Airlines Pvt. Ltd.
Himalaya Airlines (H9) is a Nepal-China joint venture International Airlines, established in 2014 with two complimenting objectives: to promote people-to-people contact between Nepal and other countries, as well as to boost Nepal’s trade and tourism industries. The joint venture alliance is between Tibetan Civil Aviation Development & Investment Company Ltd. (TCADIC) and Yeti World Investment Pvt. Ltd.
H9 young fleet consists of total 4 aircraft: three Airbus 320-214 (180 all-economy seats) and one Airbus 319-115 (144 all economy seats). H9 is currently operating passenger flights to prominent countries of Middle East & South Asia: UAE, Malaysia, Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bangladesh & China sectors.
H9 received an international award for being the “Leading New International Airlines in South Asia” in its very first year of operation at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2017. In 2020, it received its first ISO 9001:2015 QMS certification showing its competence in aircraft maintenance and engineering services. On December 29, 2021, H9 became the first airline in Nepal to achieve ISO 9001:2015 QMS certification for “Providing Air Transport for Travelling Passengers and Freight, including Aviation Related Training Services”. The certification highlights H9’s commitment to quality and its dedication to high performance work practices. On December 28, 2023, H9 became the first and the only airline in Nepal to be certified as an IOSA Operator and registered as an IATA member airline.
Starting September 2021, H9 introduced Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), a life-saving device onboard all its fleet. With this, H9 stands to be the first ever and the only Nepalese airlines to carry AEDs onboard. With the aim to excel in safety, On Time Performance (OTP) and most primarily, in service to its customers, H9 has established itself as a trusted airline of choice and aspires to rise as a leading airline in South Asia. #Nepal
