Dipendra Shrestha
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal
P.Eng. — Airport Project Management · Sr. Professional, Aerodromes & Ground Aids
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal
P.Eng. — Airport Project Management · Sr. Professional, Aerodromes & Ground Aids
A senior aviation professional with over 18 years of progressive leadership at the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), offering a rare convergence of regulatory expertise, large-scale infrastructure delivery, and strategic engagement with ICAO at regional and global levels. As current Project Director overseeing ADB-financed airport development at Tribhuvan International Airport, has demonstrated the capacity to lead complex, multi-stakeholder transformations aligned with ICAO SARPs and national aviation policy. Well-positioned to drive Nepal aviation toward international safety standards, institutional reform, and sustainable growth.
Served as a member contributing to drafting and review of global aerodrome standards (altiports guidance) under ICAO's formal regulatory development process.
Engaged continuously in ICAO's AP-ADO Task Force, contributing working papers on aerodrome design standards, alternative means of compliance, and SARPs harmonization for Asia-Pacific.
Selected among top candidates globally for the final interview for Regional Officer, Aerodrome and Ground Aids (RO/AGA), APAC, ICAO.
Registered as a Professional Engineer with the Nepal Engineering Council (NEC No. 3251), the highest standard of technical competence under Nepal's engineering regulatory framework.
Member-Secretary of the Study Team on PPP models for Nepal's three international airports (TIA, GBIA, PRIA) formed by the Council of Ministers, Government of Nepal.
Conducted Safety Risk Management for operational activation of new taxiway routes at TIA, establishing a precedent for evidence-based operational change management.
Construction of new international apron accommodating 12–18 aircraft.
Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA)Construction of reinforced earth walls and taxiway pavements including new taxiways connecting both runway ends.
Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA)Construction of hangar aprons at the east side of Runway at TIA.
Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA)Full runway reconstruction including AGL and NAVAIDS renewal, RESA, and runway strip construction.
Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA)Extension of runway by 300m towards the southern side.
Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA)Expansion of international terminal building to accommodate increasing passenger movement demand.
Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA)Member contributing to global aerodrome SARPs development, including altiports guidance and amendment processes.
Active expert participant representing Nepal, contributing working papers on aerodrome standards, alternative means of compliance, and obstacle limitation.
Participant in the working group addressing wildlife hazard management at aerodromes.
Participated as a member of Nepal’s delegation to the 41st ICAO Assembly.
Contributor for aviation infrastructure dispute resolution — SIAC Arbitration No. 059/2018.
Extensive operational engagement as Project Director for ADB Loan programs, including procurement, safeguards, and grant management at CAAN.
Key trainings building a balanced professional background in aviation safety oversight, ICAO compliance, aerodrome regulation, civil aviation management, airport infrastructure development, project management, procurement, environmental management, and human resource development.
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) · Air Transport Capacity Enhancement Project
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN)
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN)