The newly established private airlines, Sita Air, launched its operations from 20 February. Their initial routes are between Kathmandu and Lukla, and Bhadrapur and Nepalganj. Scheduled and charter flights will be made by two Germany-made Dornier 228-202K, 19-seater aeroplanes that are fitted with Ground Positioning System (GPS) and certified for short take off and landing (STOL). The aeroplanes can landing at 35 of the 45 national airfields. Sita Air plans to extend services to Jomsom, Tumlingtar, Dhangadhi and Bhairahawa in the near future.