Gorkha Airlines is a private sector airline company which was established in 1996. The airline is promoted by well known personality and leading business professionals. The airline started in 1996 with the operation of two MI-17 helicopters. It entered the fixed wing operation in 1998 with the introduction of two Dornier Do228 aircraft. The airline is currently planning to introduce two Jet stream JS32EP aircraft to add to its current fleet of two Dornier aircraft in the market. The airline is also looking to add another Dornier DO228 to its current fleet of fixed wings. Gorkha Airlines is the oldest operating private airlines in Nepal. The airline has highly experienced crews, engineers and dedicated staff. It also holds adequate stock of spare parts.

They operate Dornier 228 aircraft in our fleet. The Dornier 228 (Do228) holds an exceptional reputation for reliability, versatility, economy and ruggedness. Its performance makes it ideal not only for carrying passengers, but also for cargo. Developed in the 1980s in Germany, it is a tough STOL aircraft used both for passenger service, cargo service and other multi-purpose jobs. New Aerodynamic profile and special wing shape in Dornier-228 ensures improvement of lift/ drag ratio compared to conventional wing design and has reduced induced drag, lower structural weight and high structural strength. These improvements results in excellent take off, climb, cruise and landing characteristics. The cabin is designed rectangular in order to provide additional space for head and shoulder which simply means more comfort during passenger travel.

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