On the threshold of its fifth Anniversary, Himalaya Airlines added a brand new A319-115 to its fleet on March 2. Capt. Hao Di, Vice President – Operations, inducted the aircraft with the maiden flight from Tianjin Binhai International Airport in China to Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. The new aircraft MSN 9020, with registration number 9N-AJK, landed at TIA at 22:20 hours in local time. With this new aircraft, Himalaya Airlines fleet will comprise of three Airbus A320-214 and one Airbus A319-115.
Acknowledging the inclusion of the newly arrived A319-115, Zhou Enyong, President of Himalaya Airlines, quoted, “This is a step forward in line with the company’s strategy to expand Himalaya Airlines network and operate new routes which are expected to commence during 2020. We promise safe and comfortable journey to all our valued customers, ensuring the highest level of safety with ultramodern aircraft and technologies. With this new arrival we envisage to take Himalaya Airlines to greater heights, establishing it as a leading international airline in the region. Our fleet expansion plan has two more A319 aircraft coming by 2021.”
Vijay Shrestha, Vice President - Administration, remarked “The new arrival of A319 is a milestone in the expansion of the H9 fleet. It is a proud addition to the family, embarking on a major change that supports H9’s mission statement: to strengthen air connectivity for regional prosperity. Year 2020 will witness a remarkable progress in Himalaya’s activities such as operating new frequencies, additional services on the existing routes and increase in convenient flight connections. This will enhance flight service to more important destinations in Tibet as well as in China and will stimulate the commercial, industrial and tourist activities in the region. With its features and configuration, A319 is well suited for H9’s operational requirements and promises more sustainable and competitive future for H9.”
