Bangladesh, July 15 -- The new hires have already begun orientation and initial training at Airbus's center in Bengaluru, India, according to Sudip Bhattarai, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

"Graduates from our program have been joining Airbus regularly in recent years," Bhattarai said.

Pulchowk Campus launched Nepal's first Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering program in 2018. The COVID-19 pandemic delayed the graduation of the first batch, which ultimately completed its studies in 2023.

Airbus has recruited from the program every year since. Six graduates joined in 2024, followed by 17 in 2025. With this year's 21 hires, about 44 Nepali graduates have joined the company over three...