Mustang Helicopter

Mustang Helicopter Pvt. Ltd. is a helicopter operator based in Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal. It operates under the standards and regulatory framework of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). The website lists Nirmal Purja (Nimsdai), MBE, as chairman.

Services

• Tourism: Everest Base Camp sightseeing, Annapurna sightseeing, Muktinath, Lukla and Tilicho flights
• Charter flights for tourism and passenger transport; the Everest Base Camp tour page lists a 1 hour 30 minute flight for 1 to 5 passengers
• Emergency services: the site says a rescue team is available around the clock for high-altitude sickness, injury and urgent evacuation from remote areas
• Aerial services: aerial photography and filming, and skydiving experiences in the Himalaya
• Cargo transport and specialised high-altitude operations

Fleet

The fleet page describes the Airbus H125 B3e (formerly AS350 B3e), a light utility helicopter with a Turbomeca Arriel 2D engine and a maximum takeoff weight of 2,800 kg. The cabin carries up to six passengers. The site presents it for tourism, aerial work, search and rescue, firefighting and cargo lifting.

Maintenance

Mustang Helicopter runs an Aircraft Maintenance Organization (AMO) described as NCAR Part 145 certified. Its listed capabilities include routine and unscheduled maintenance and pre-purchase inspections, with fleet specialisation in the AS350B3e and AS350BA.

Company facts

• Regulated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal
• Safety Management System with pre-flight checks and safety audits
• Named management includes an Accountable Manager, Operations Director, Safety Manager and Quality Assurance Manager
• Emergency line open 24/7