RAJBIRAJ: Rajbiraj airport of Saptari district has closed its air services from today after Shree Airlines limited its flights citing technical problems.

The air service at the Rajbiraj was brought into regular operation from June 24, 2018.

Initially, Shree Airlines had operated flights for five days a week. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal said it has now completely closed the flights.

Suresh Mallik, Station Manager at the Shree Airlines, said that they closed the service as they have begun the repair and maintenance work of the aircraft engine.

He, however, said the Airlines closed its service at Rajbiraj airport for the time being.