The Evolution of Pilot Retirement Age: From 60 to 65 and the Debate Beyond
When a Twin Otter operated by Tara Air, one of the three operators in the most dangerous airport in Lukla, […]
How the Hayli Gubbi Volcano Disrupted Flights Across Asia: Causes, Impact, and Historical Parallels
On November 23, 2025, the long-dormant Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia’s Afar region erupted, sending a plume of ash and
Not Just Lukla: Exploring Other Airports in the Everest Region
When a media outlet as respectable as the BBC comments that Lukla is the “most dangerous airport” in the world,
Higher than Lukla: Syangboche, the Forgotten Airstrip in Everest
Syangboche Airport (SYH) is located at an altitude of 3748 m./12293 ft and lies in Khumjung Municipality of Solukhumbu District,
Lukla’s Only Three Planes Explained: Twin Otter, Dornier 228, and L-410 Compared
There are three domestic airlines that fly to Lukla Airport (LUA) -Sita Air, Summit Air, and Tara Air – three
Environmental Impact of Lukla Airport: Balancing Tourism and Sustainability in the Himalayas
With an impressive airstrip situated 2,900 meters above sea level, Lukla Airport (LUA) is the highest functioning airport in Everest:
Lukla Airport: The History and Engineering Behind the World’s Most Challenging Airport
The history of Lukla Airport (LUA) stretches back in the 1970s, when the original runway was gravel with a sparse
Why Lukla Airport May Not Be as Dangerous as You Think
Lukla Airport (LUA), which is named after the two famed climbers who scaled it first, [Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Edmund
Lukla Airport Crashes: An In-Depth Analysis of the World’s Most Dangerous Runway
A few days ago, the crash of a helicopter operated by Altitude Air (registered 9N-AMS) in Lobuche (of the Everest