Impro Airways
Impro Airways was a helicopter airline based at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, operating chartered helicopter services.
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| Founded | 2006 | ||||||
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| Ceased operations | 2008 | ||||||
| AOC # | 044/2005[1] | ||||||
| Hubs | Tribhuvan International Airport | ||||||
| Fleet size | 1 (at closure) | ||||||
| Headquarters | Nepal | ||||||
History
The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) granted Impro Airways an Air Operators Certificate in 2006 permitting it to operate domestic charter services to remote sectors with three passenger and cargo-versioned MI-17 (MI-8 AMT) MTV helicopters,[2] after it initially planned to operate a fleet of Dornier Do 228 aircraft.[3]
On 10 January 2010, the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal officially retracted Cosmic Air's Air operator's certificate, after it ceased operations in 2008.[4]
Destinations
Impro Airways was permitted to operate charter flights to any airport or heliport in Nepal.[1]
Fleet
At the time of closure, Impro Airways operated the following aircraft:
| Aircraft | In fleet | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MI-17 (MI-8 AMT) MTV | 1 |
References
- "CAAN Report 2011-2012" (PDF). Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 September 2018. Retrieved 1 October 2018.
- CAAN Archived 2 July 2007 at the Wayback Machine retrieved 19 November 2006
- "Two more airlines get permit to fly". The Himalayan Times. 20 April 2005. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
- Karki, Dinesh (18 January 2010). "Three airline companies lose AOC". República. Archived from the original on 16 March 2012. Retrieved 1 October 2018.