insert_link Business / Economics Air Connect Namibia hits one million international passengers Air Connect Namibia has recorded significant growth in air connectivity and passenger numbers since its launch in 2024, reflecting a steady recovery and expansion of the country’s aviation sector. Namibia Airports Company (NAC) Chief Executive Officer Bisey |Uirab says international passenger traffic surpassed one million in 2024, marking a major milestone from the low numbers recorded during the COVID-19 period. Speaking to Future Media News, |Uirab said air connectivity has […] today29 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia Cabinet approves new national airline The Cabinet has approved the name of Namibia’s new national airline, Namibia Air (Pty) Ltd, with the government as the sole shareholder. Works Minister Veikko Nekundi said the airline is expected to launch in the next financial year. A technical committee of local aviation experts will guide the establishment and operations of the carrier. today13 November, 2025
insert_link Namibia Cabinet Approves Name for New National Airline Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi has confirmed that Cabinet has approved the name of the new national carrier, Namibia Air (Pty) Ltd, which will be fully owned by the government. In this report for NewsOnOne by Selma Taapopi, Nekundi said the airline’s establishment—initiated under the directive of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah—is expected to commence in the next financial year. today13 November, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics FlySafair launches first regional route between Cape Town and Windhoek FlySafair has officially launched its first regional route, connecting Cape Town, South Africa, to Windhoek. The new flights will operate twice a week, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, addressing growing demand on the route, which has yet to recover fully to its pre-COVID-19 passenger volumes which currently stand at 83%. The new route is expected to boost tourism and improve travel links between Namibia and South Africa. Namibia Airports Company Chairperson, […] today23 October, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics FlySafair launches Cape Town-Windhoek route South African Civil Aviation Excellence Award winner, FlySafair is set to introduce a new twice-weekly service between Cape Town International Airport in South Africa and Hosea Kutako International Airport, starting on 22 October 2024. Namibia Airports Company Marketing Officer, Dan Kamati has the details. In addition to FlySafair’s new service, South African Airways is increasing its frequency between Johannesburg and Windhoek. Kamati weighs in on the positive impact […] today14 October, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Namibia hosts Aviation Development Africa Conference Namibia is hosting the Aviation Development Africa Conference this week in Windhoek. The Namibia Airports Company says that the event will boost tourism and draw global aviation industry leaders to Windhoek. With the theme ‘Igniting Connections and Propelling Growth,’ AviaDev Africa has become the leading platform for promoting air travel development on the continent. Here is NAC spokesperson, Dan Kamati with more on the conference. Global aviation industry leaders […] today17 June, 2024
insert_link Environment Are some routes more prone to air turbulence? Will climate change make it worse? Your questions answered Trinity Moss/Unsplash By Doug Drury, CQUniversity Australia A little bit of turbulence is a common experience for air travellers. Severe incidents are rare – but when they occur they can be deadly. The recent Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 from London to Singapore shows the danger. An encounter with extreme turbulence during normal flight left one person dead from a presumed heart attack and several others badly injured. […] today23 May, 2024
insert_link World German airport workers go on strike Flights have been cancelled across Germany after security and ground staff walked off the job at some of the country's busiest airports. It's the latest in a wave of strikes that have paralysed parts of the EU's biggest economy. Trent Murray reports from Berlin International Airport. today1 February, 2024
insert_link Namibia Aircraft makes emergency landing Reports have indicated that an aircraft had to perform an emergency landing just outside Swakopmund, en route to Walvis Bay. Here is Aubrey Oosthuizen from the West Coast Safety Initiative with the latest. today29 January, 2024
