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2026-01-02: Buddha Air Flight 901 — Nepal

Nepal

On January 2, 2026, a Buddha Air Flight 901 was involved in an aviation accident near Nepal. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from Wikidata contributors; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Buddha Air, based in Lalitpur, Nepal, operates domestic and international flights from Kathmandu. It was the largest domestic carrier in 2023 and is on the EU ban list like all Nepalese airlines.

Overview

Buddha Air Pvt. Ltd is an airline headquartered in Lalitpur, Nepal. The carrier operates scheduled domestic flights within Nepal, connecting various cities, as well as international services to Varanasi and Kolkata in India. Its main base is located at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.

Operations and Market Position

In 2023, Buddha Air was the largest domestic carrier in Nepal in terms of passengers transported. The airline's network includes both domestic routes and limited international destinations.

Regulatory Status

Buddha Air is included on the list of airlines banned from operating in the European Union. This status applies to all airlines based in Nepal, as the entire country's carriers are subject to the EU air safety ban.