Nepal Airlines Faces Governance Crisis Amid Allegations of Nepotism and Financial Irregularities

Kathmandu. Serious questions regarding institutional governance and transparency have been raised within the national flag carrier, Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC), due to rampant nepotism, irregular appointments, and salary disparities. Recent facts reveal that the corporation's leadership has prioritized personal and familial interests over the institution's welfare, leading to employee dissatisfaction and damaging the organization's reputation, according to stakeholders.At the center of the controversy is Operations Director Captain Subash Rijal. Rijal is accused of prioritizing his relative, First Officer Roshan Koirala, for appointment and training within the Airbus fleet. Sources claim that Koirala was recommended for type-rating training ahead of other qualified...