AIRCRAFT
Buddha Air is the only airline operating 4 brand new, straight-out-of-the-factory,
and currently in production pressurized aircraft in Nepal. Raytheon
Aircraft Company, USA, manufactures Beech 1900Ds. Buddha Air
has acquired the B1900Ds at the cost of about US$ 5 million
each.
The B1900Ds have been modified and upgraded
from its predecessor Beech 1900Cs and first commercially commissioned
in March 1992. B1900Ds are the only 19-seater aircraft in
the world to meet FAA's stringent turbine engine rotor burst
requirement, the FAR 23, B1900Ds have all the modern avionics,
instruments and airframe including weather radar and EFIS
(semi glass cockpit) that are in a modern jetliner. The engines
PT6A-67Ds are more powerful than its predecessors and have
a service ceiling of 33,000 feet and the single engine performance
of 17,500 feet. B1900D is the chosen 19-seater aircraft of
the American Aircraft Pilot's Association. Beech 1900D aircraft
are equipped with state-of-the-art safety devices like TCAS,
GPWS, RADAR etc. In short, Buddha air safely claims that Beech
1900Ds provide you better views of Mt. Everest than any other
airplane in the world today.
These aircraft have very wide seats
- similar to those on MD 80 jets. Full pressurization and
air conditioning allow instant optimum cabin temperature.
The remarkably low noise level helps you relax and concentrate
more on the views outside. Full stand-up cabin height and
reading lights add to your comfort.
