Kathmandu. Buddha Air has bid farewell to one of its aircraft. Buddha Air bid adieu to its ATR 72-500 aircraft having call sign 9N-AAGO after its full operation.
According to the airline, the aircraft had a maximum flight capacity of 72,000 bicycles (take-off and landing). Birendra Bahadur Basnet, executive chairman of Buddha Air, said that the aircraft has set a historical record in terms of full life of the aircraft. “It has played an important role in expanding the market and increasing the prestige of Buddha Air,” he said, adding that it has contributed a lot to make Nepal’s air travel convenient, less expensive and environment-friendly. ’
According to the company, the aircraft started commercial flights in July 2010. The last flight was from Bhairahawa-Kathmandu on March 9, 2026. During this period, the aircraft carried 2,482,772 passengers.
The farewell program was also attended by General Manager of Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal Teknath Sitaula and Senior Vice President of ATR Company, Stefano Marrazzini, among others.
Earlier, Buddha Air had bid adieu to the ATR-42 aircraft on September 10, 2024.
