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KATHMANDU NEPAL On this occasion of the thirteenth anniversary of Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, I would like to extend my heartfelt felicitations for its tremendous contribution in the tourism and economy of Nepal. CAAN has culminated to excellence in its regularity and service as well as its forthright role in augmenting nation's pride. The tireless effort put forth by CAAN in the context of Nepal Tourism Year 2011 stands very high among the participating sectors. The steps CAAN has taken as efforts for bringing in more tourists by improving the infrastructures and facilities together with getting connected with many of the airlines in the world are really commendable. The plans and activities CAAN has adopted for the Visit Lumbini Year 2012 are certain to lead the nation to developmental leap in the field of tourism. I am sure Gautam Buddha Airport as a regional International Airport will serve to make the Holy Birth place of the Buddha an International destination. Today, aviation is a symbol of Nepals spirit of adventure, progress and success. The lives of almost everyone in our country are touched by the aviation industry in one way or another. Keeping in mind that growth in todays world is directly proportional to development of aviation infrastructure in any country, Region or State, the Government is determined to help CAAN in managing and developing the airport facilities to more advancement so as to ensure growth in the Nepalese aviation sector. I hope CAAN will manage TIA and all other airports of Nepal with global competitiveness and connect Nepal with the global aviation network. Dr. Baburam Bhattarai Prime Minister Government of Nepal Tel : 977-1-4211879 (Off.) Minister Fax : 977-1-4211992 E-mail: [email protected] Ministry of Tourism & Civil Aviation Web: tourism.gov.np Singhadurbar, Kathmandu, Nepal Ref.No. Message On its thirteenth anniversary, I would like to congratulate Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) for continual service to the people of Nepal where access to all parts is still a grave topographical challenge. In this context, CAAN is the authority to have set a mark in narrowing the abysmal gap between the remote places and urban areas of Nepal. Doing this CAAN has not only contributed to assuage the plains of the people in remote areas but also paved the way for connecting the diverse cultural and ethnic hearts into a single bond of integrity. This adhesive quality demonstrated by CAAN has played part in the world forum too. Moreover, CAAN bags the credit for tangible efforts and uplifting the level of safety during Nepal Tourism year, 2011. CAAN has also proactively started its rigorous activities to ensure that Visit Lumbini Year, 2012 become an epitome of success. The Government of Nepal (GON) is stepping ahead prioritizing the aviation industry keeping in view its necessity and the global trend of its rapid expansion. In this regard, the GON stays firm in focusing on the development and management of areas such as flight safety, security, sustainable development of air transport and technological advancement. On behalf of the Ministry, I would like to suggest CAAN to be prepared for every minute change in the aviation market and developing facilities ahead of demand. The backbone of Nepalese tourism, CAAN remains indispensable for serving the people as well as the country as a whole. I wish CAAN to prosper high in future and be the foremost in providing service to the people and the country. Lokendra Bist Magar Message It is a matter of an immense pleasure to learn that Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) is observing its thirteenth anniversary and as a part of various activities, it is publishing a special Souvenir magazine. The importance of Civil aviation can be realized not only in intergrating the nation but also in promoting tourism which is one of the income generating sectors in a naturally rich and beautiful country like Nepal. I firmly believe that CAAN is also endowed with the responsibility of incorporating the aspirations of people which emanated from the recent historical changes in Nepal. Since the world aviation is leaping forward in a lighting speed, CAAN has to intensify its pace of technological advancement by taking proactive measures. It is gratifying to see that CAAN is geared towards doing its best for the success of Visit Lumbini Year 2012. We believe the celebration of anniversary is also an opportunity for CAAN to reflect upon its past performance and seek for any possibility of improvement for adopting a better course of action to address and accommodate the expectations of diverse range of its stakeholders. We are well set to help in managing and developing the airport facilities to ensure world-class services to all with a firm belief that this will contribute to promote tourism in Nepal. Finally, I wish CAAN to be more progressive, productive and responsive to the growth, associated challenges of international civil aviation and in ackbowledging its role in the changed context. Dilip Maharjan Minister of State for Tourism and Civil Aviation www.tourism.gov.np E-mail: [email protected] Government of Nepal Minister: 4211879, 4211607 Fax: 4211992 Secretary: 4211870 Fax No.: 42211758 (Administration) T.I.D., Bhrikutimandap: 4247036 Fax: 4229281 Exchange No.: 4211596, 4211825, 4211711, 4211864,4211847,4211909, 4211685, 4211785 Ref.No. Singhdurbar, Kathmandu, Nepal Message On this auspicious occasion, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) for serving the country in the aviatiion sector for thirteen years. We all know that international civil aviation nowadays is a very competitive businss. Apart from fierce competition, it has to cope with unstable oil prices, security measures as well as environmental concerns. Against all odds, CAAN has managed to make progress in global aviation market. As Nepal is one of the contracting nations of ICAO, I would like to suggest CAAN to implement the "going global" strategy for its secured future. CAAN should be more strategic, efficient and effective in working with all the stakeholders in order to build global air transportation system that is not only safer but more secure and environmentally sustainable. I also appreciate the remarkable efforts made by CAAN during Nepal Tourism Year 2011. The infrastructural and functional development made and services provided by it stands very high among all the other participating sectors. Now Visit Lumbini Year 2012 stands as a program which CAAN seems to have given topmost priority as evident by the fact that works such as land acquisition, passengr facliity development, expansion of airport infrastructure and facilities are in progess. As ever, CAAN has been a pace setter in regulating and promoting safe and reliable air services in various parts of the country including remote and inaccessbile areas. The Government will always remain with CAAN for all of its good efforts to uplift the socio economic status of the country and will remain ever ready in all of the works which will strengthen CAAN further. Ganesh Raj Joshi, PhD Secretary Message I am very pleased to learn that the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal is observing its thirteenth annviersary on 31st December 2011 On behalf of the ICAO Regional Office, Bangkok, please accept our congratulations. I certainly look forward to CAAN's continued support and commitment towards strengthening international aviation security and safety standards to cherish objectives of a safe, secure and sustainable civil aviation. Pease accept my best wishes and assurance of our cooperation at all times. Yours sincerely, Mokhtar A. Awan Regional Director Commitment On the occasion of the 13th Anniversary of Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), it is indeed my pleasure and privilege to extend our sincere felicitations to all stakeholders representing the organization and industry. It is our realizations that if tourism, which is a significant source of foreign exchange and revenue in Nepal, is a mega structure, civil aviation and air transport are a factor toward supporting tourism. In this context, the infrastructure development at Gautam Buddha Airport will facilitate the transformation to Regional International Airport. Similarly works are going on for the improvement and expansion of airport and tourism related facilities to accommodate the growing requirements. Many changes, new trends and forces are shaping civil aviation developments worldwide. On this occasion, I like to appreciate ICAO for its fore-future thought to aviation development. Embarkation on TRAINAIR Plus Programme to standardize professional training for quality assurance; addressing next generation aviation professionals to cope with predictable huge shortage of manpower; expansion of areas of cooperation for developing countries through fellowships; initiation and adoption of mechanism for facilitating technology transfer in the area of air navigation; initiation of aerodrome certification; introduction of a continuous monitoring process for global safety assurance; introduction of language proficiency requirements, etc are some of the key deliverables ICAO has created in recent times, which I believe would have far-reaching positive impact on Nepalese air transport. We are aware of the simultaneous emergence of challenges and are committed to overcome them through our own regulatory performance, as well as interaction and dialogues with the Government, States, international organizations, professional organizations, donor agencies, operators, etc. In the assurance of the highest level of safety and security, CAAN has been putting best efforts to escalate in technology and facilities at TIA. It is going to adopt full-automation in the near future. Moreover, it is on the verge of going twenty-four hours operational for which infrastructural development is in progress. CAAN remains firm in making no compromises for ensuring the compliance of the applicable international standards and recommended practices. I believe the Special Souvenir published on our behalf offers a wealth of information and impressions with noticeable fervor on multifarious developments taking place in our sub-sector.