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Founded | 2003 | ||||||
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Hubs | Tribhuvan International Airport | ||||||
Secondary hubs | Pokhara Airport, Nepalgunj Airport | ||||||
Fleet size | 3 | ||||||
Destinations | 9 | ||||||
Headquarters | Kathmandu | ||||||
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Website | www.sitaair.com.np |
Sita Air is an airline based in Sinamangal Ward, Kathmandu, Nepal; The airline's main base is Tribhuvan International Airport with hubs at Pokhara Airport and Nepalgunj Airport. In August 2014, it was reported that the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal barred the airline from carrying passengers due to safety concerns and failing to meet international standards. The airline was allowed to continue operating cargo flights.
The airline gained its air operators certificate in 2000, and was established in October 2000, but was unable to operate until 2003 due to political unrest in Nepal. Operations started on 6 February 2003 with a single Dornier Do 228; a second aircraft was added in April 2003.
Sita Air previously operated services to the following domestic destinations (as of March 2011):
Sita Air operates the following aircraft: