BARN brings together international and regional airlines operating in Nepal through a shared platform for coordination, advocacy, and aviation sector development.
Membership
A powerful collective voice for member airlines
BARN membership gives airlines a trusted forum to raise shared priorities, understand regulatory developments, and collaborate on safer, more efficient operations in Nepal.
Collective Representation
A coordinated industry voice in discussions with government, regulators, airports, and aviation partners.
Regulatory Advocacy
Constructive engagement on policy and operational matters affecting member airlines.
Industry Intelligence
Timely exchange of notices, developments, and practical information relevant to airline operations.
Collaboration
A professional network for resolving common challenges and sharing workable approaches.
Member Support
Secretariat coordination for meetings, records, stakeholder communication, and shared initiatives.
Executive Committee Members
Mr. Anil Ghimire
ChairmanRepresenting Nepal Airlines
Mr. Bhola B. Thapa
1st Vice ChairmanRepresenting IndiGo
Mr. Abit Shrestha
2nd Vice Chairman & Chairman- AOCNRepresenting Cathay Pacific
Mr. Sarik Bogati
General SecretaryRepresenting Qatar Airways
Mr. Navaraj Shahi
TreasurerRepresenting flydubai
Mr. Binod Abraham
SpokespersonRepresenting flydubai
Ms. Junu Maleku
Executive Committee MemberRepresenting Cathay Pacific
Mr. Dhiraj Chandra Shrestha
Executive Committee MemberRepresenting China Southern Airlines
Mr. Ramesh Lamichhane
Executive Committee MemberRepresenting Emirates
Mr. Basu Lamichhane
Executive Committee MemberRepresenting FITS Air
Ms. Tripti Chettri
Executive Committee MemberRepresenting Malaysia Airlines
Mr. Santosh Bikram Rana
Executive Committee MemberRepresenting Thai Airways International
Mr. Serkan Basar
Executive Committee MemberRepresenting Turkish AirlinesGeneral Members
Mr. Junaid Akhter
MemberRepresenting Air Arabia
Mr. Tarun Kalwadiya
MemberRepresenting Air India
Mr. Prakash Bista
MemberRepresenting AirAsia Berhad
Ms. Ashmita Shrestha
MemberRepresenting Bhutan Airlines
Mr. Babul Akhter
MemberRepresenting Biman Bangladesh Airlines
Mr. Jagat Khadka
MemberRepresenting Ethiopian Airlines
Mr. Anish Man Joshi
MemberRepresenting Himalaya Airlines
Mr. Nikhil Puri
MemberRepresenting Jazeera Airways
Mr. Kesang Sherpa
MemberRepresenting Korean Air
Ms. Barsha Subedi
MemberRepresenting Malindo Air
Mr. Binod Sapkota
MemberRepresenting SalamAir
Mr. Sudhir Pandey
MemberRepresenting Singapore Airlines
Ms. Sangita Rauniyar
MemberRepresenting SpiceJet
Mr. Prasanna Mudannayake
MemberRepresenting SriLankan Airlines
Mr. Sagar Chitrakar
MemberRepresenting Thai AirAsia
Mr. Sundar Prasad Dahal
MemberRepresenting Etihad Airways (CGO)
Mr. Rupesh Jha
MemberRepresenting Kuwait Airways
Mr. Pranil Pradhan
MemberRepresenting Oman Air (Cargo)Management Team
Sailesh K. Shahi
Cheif Operating Officer
Ms. Pushpa Manandhar
Finance Manager