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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Supreme Court Clarifies Air India AI 171 Crash Report: Pilot Not at Fault

On 7 November 2025, the Supreme Court of India reiterated that the governmental investigation has found that the pilot of the London‑bound...
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United Airlines Flight Reductions Amid Shutdown: What Travelers Should Know

In response to the ongoing U.S. federal government shutdown that has affected thousands of flights across the United States, United...
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Airpark vs Airport vs Aerodrome: Understanding the Key Differences

According to Ernest J. Gentle’s Aviation and Space Dictionary, an airpark is defined as: “A little used term for an...
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Air India’s Flexi Contract Explained: Why Pilots Are Uneasy About the New Work Model

Air India (AI), the flag carrier of India, has announced a new “Flexi Contract for Pilots” work‑model that is set...
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SriLankan Airlines Revenue Report: Rs. 5.2bn Operating Loss Despite Passenger Surge

According to figures in the Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report 2025 of SriLankan Airlines (UL) (that has been quoted in Daily...
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