… NAC spokesperson Dan Kamati confirmed this yesterday, adding that the state-of-the-art firefighting vehicle will improve the airport’s emergency response capability and ensure rapid response to aviation incidents in line with International Civil Aviation Organisation safety requi …
… Reports by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) have consistently highlighted the need for investment in aviation infrastructure and policy reforms to unlock the sector’s full potential. …
… The study is being conducted under the Assistance, Capacity-building and Training for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (ACT-SAF) Programme in partnership with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and sponsored by the government of Switzerland. …
… The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has warned that aviation systems are increasingly attractive targets, due to their complexity and the high value of passenger and logistical data. …
… He says the proposal aligns with international aviation standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organisation, which allows restricted or prohibited airspace over sensitive military installations and training areas where civilian aircraft could pose safety or security ri …
… The minister also highlighted Namibia’s enrolment in the International Civil Aviation Organisation Public Key Directory in November 2025, a system used globally to authenticate electronic passports. …
… Shilumbu said the proposal is in line with international aviation standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organisation, which provides guidance to countries on how to regulate and organise their airspace. …
… y establishing systematic procedures that enhance the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of aeronautical data. “Moreover, this achievement elevates Namibia’s credibility on compliance to Namibia Civil Aviation Regulations (NAMCARs) and International Civil Aviation Organisation …
… According to the NCAA, the certification supports compliance with Namibia’s civil aviation regulations and International Civil Aviation Organisation standards, which govern aviation information critical to flight safety. …
The Namibia Airports Company has purchased a N$16-million Rosenbauer Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicle for Walvis Bay International Airport, bringing its firefighting fleet to three vehicles and maintaining its airport rescue and firefighting category at level six. The investment aims to enhance aviation safety standards, enable larger aircraft to land, and position Namibia as a competitive aviation and logistics hub in southern Africa.
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Walvis Bay airport acquires N$16 million firefighting vehicle to enhance aviation safety and enable larger aircraft, strengthening Namibia's regional aviation hub status.
The Namibia Airports Company has purchased a N$16-million Rosenbauer Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicle for Walvis Bay International Airport, bringing its firefighting fleet to three vehicles and maintaining its airport rescue and firefighting category at level six. The investment aims to enhance aviation safety standards, enable larger aircraft to land, and position Namibia as a competitive aviation and logistics hub in southern Africa.
African airlines are the fastest-growing region in global air cargo, recording 21% year-on-year demand increase in February 2026, with the Africa-Asia route showing particularly strong growth of 61.9%. Despite the momentum, Africa remains a small player at 2.1% of the global market, facing challenges including limited airport infrastructure and high operational costs.
Namibia has begun a six-month feasibility study on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) under the International Civil Aviation Organisation's ACT-SAF Programme, sponsored by Switzerland. The study will assess Namibia's readiness in policy, feedstock availability, infrastructure, and investment potential to position the country within emerging green aviation value chains.
The Namibia Airports Company suffered a ransomware attack by the INC Ransomware Group, with hackers claiming to have stolen 500 gigabytes of sensitive data including financial records, HR files, and customer information. The attackers have threatened to release the data after a countdown timer expires unless demands are met, making NAC the second confirmed Namibian victim of the group after an Otjiwarongo Municipality breach in 2025.
The Namibian Defence Force confirmed a proposal to reclassify a military operations area (FYM-401) in Erongo to prohibited airspace, citing international aviation standards. A 25 March meeting will convene aviation authorities and stakeholders to discuss the proposal, which has drawn opposition from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association over concerns about impacts on aviation, tourism, and mining drone operations.
Namibia's visa-on-arrival system has generated over N$413 million in revenue since March 2025, with nearly 290,000 visas issued, according to Home Affairs Minister Lucia Iipumbu. The policy is part of broader immigration reforms aimed at supporting tourism, investment and economic growth while maintaining border security.
The Namibian Defence Force says its proposal to reclassify the FYM 401 airspace in Erongo as restricted follows international aviation standards and is under review by the National Airspace Committee. The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has objected, warning the change could disrupt flight routes and harm sectors including tourism, mining, and rural services that depend on aviation.
The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority's Aeronautical Information Management Unit has successfully retained its ISO 9001:2015 certification, boosting the sector's credibility in compliance with civil aviation regulations and international standards while enhancing safety and operational efficiency.
The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority has maintained its ISO 9001:2015 quality management system certification for its aeronautical information management unit, confirming its systems for handling aviation data meet international standards and enhance reliability and flight safety.