Former CEO · 2023–2025
Mustang Helicopter
Abhinav Karki led the crisis turnaround of Nimsdai's Mustang Helicopter Pvt. Ltd. as CEO and was accepted by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal as the company's Accountable Manager in September 2024. This page collects the documents, coverage and writing from that period.
March 2024RescueNew management takes over a struggling operator with two AS350 helicopters.
May 2024RestructureTeam renewed on performance: 14 specialists, 26 staff, new AOC post holders.
End of 2024RestartFull inspections with Airbus and Safran before a safe return to flying.
Official documents
Issued by Civil Aviation Authority of NepalAcceptance of Accountable ManagerMr Abhinav Karki accepted as Accountable Manager for Mustang Helicopters Pvt. Ltd. by decision of CAA Nepal, 16 Sep 2024. Letter dated 18 Sep 2024.View original ↗
Issued by Civil Aviation Authority of NepalAccountable Manager Oral Assessment: PassAssessment conducted 26 July 2024, result Satisfactory. Letter dated 31 July 2024.View original ↗Documents, news & writing
Mustang Helicopter – new management 2024Rescue, restructure and restart plan, with Abhinav Karki as CEOPresentation slide2024- WebAbout Mustang HelicopterCompany profile of Mustang Helicopter Pvt. Ltd.mustangheli.com↗
When the ground disappears, the sky must be organisedLessons from mountain helicopter operations for Nepal's disaster responseThe Kathmandu Post2026↗
Nepal relief efforts need more support and coordinationHelicopter relief after Nepal's floodsAIN2026↗- ThesisHelicopter Operations in Nepal (Financial Modelling)MBA thesisEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University2018