Buddha Air has introduced a new ATR 72-600 aircraft to its fleet. The airline has stated that the necessary procedures have been completed and the aircraft will begin operations from next month.
The ATR 72-600, which was brought from Toulouse, France, features a full glass cockpit, modern navigation system, digital flight management, and advanced safety features. This series of aircraft is considered environmentally friendly due to its low fuel consumption.
The ATR 72-600 series aircraft imported by Buddha Air is equipped with the RNP-AR approach system. With the help of this system, the aircraft can safely land at Kathmandu and Bhairahawa airports even in visibility of around 900 meters.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal is also studying the implementation of RNP-AR based flight procedures at Pokhara International Airport. If this procedure is implemented, Buddha Air’s aircraft will be able to safely take off and land even in visibility of around 2000 meters.
Buddha Air believes that this will reduce flight delays and disruptions caused by low visibility, ensuring flight safety while also improving the quality and reliability of air services.
Currently, the ‘Instrument Landing System’ (ILS) procedure requires a visibility of 3100 meters for Pokhara and 1600 meters for Kathmandu and Bhairahawa.
Buddha Air has also announced plans to bring another ATR 72-600 series aircraft by the end of August. The airline plans to introduce two more aircraft of the same series within the next few months.
Buddha Air currently has one ATR 42-320, 15 ATR 72-500, and one ATR 72-600 aircraft in its fleet.
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