Also known as: Namibia Air (Pty) Ltd
Namibia Air — proposed national airline jointly with Botswana and Ethiopian Airlines as strategic partner, seeking to launch domestic, regional and international services by late 2026.
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New Era
Namibia Air published applications in Government Gazette revealing plans to operate domestic, regional and international passenger and cargo services
“Fresh applications published in a recent Government Gazette reveal Namibia Air's ambitious plans to operate an extensive network of domestic, regional and international passenger and cargo services.”
Namibia Air takes offWindhoek Observer
Namibia Air proposed one-way ticket prices of less than N$2,000 on key regional routes
“Allexer Namundjembo Namibia Air (Pty) Ltd has proposed one-way ticket prices of less than N$2 000 on key regional routes as the planned national carrier moves closer to securing approval to begin operations.”
Namibia Air proposes fares below N$2 000 for regional flights as carrier nears launchWindhoek Observer
Namibia Air applied to operate routes connecting Windhoek with destinations in Namibia and regional destinations
“The airline has applied to operate routes connecting Windhoek with destinations in Namibia, including Ondangwa, Walvis Bay, Lüderitz, Oranjemund, Rundu and Mpacha.”
Namibia Air proposes fares below N$2 000 for regional flights as carrier nears launchThe Namibian
Namibia Air is planning on acquiring seven aircraft valued at N$594 million
“The government, through Namibia Air, is planning on acquiring seven aircraft valued at N$594 million for the new airline.”
Govt to buy Namibia Airaircraft worth N$600mThe Namibian
Namibia Air is scheduled to launch by late 2026
“Namibia Air is scheduled to launch by late 2026, succeeding the liquidated Air Namibia.”
Govt to buy Namibia Airaircraft worth N$600mThe Ministry of Works and Transport stated that no leadership appointments have been made for the proposed national airline, Namibia Air, following allegations by the official opposition.
10 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
The Ministry of Works and Transport stated that no leadership appointments have been made for the proposed national airline, Namibia Air, following allegations by the official opposition.
10 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
The Ministry of Works and Transport says no executive or leadership appointments have been made for the planned national airline Namibia Air, dismissing reports linking individuals to top positions. The ministry said a technical committee was established in 2025 to prepare for the airline's creation, but no formal vacancies exist and candidates will go through normal government recruitment and vetting processes when the airline is ready to recruit.
25 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Independent Patriots for Change has called for an urgent review of senior appointments in the public sector, alleging that the government continues to appoint or retain officials previously implicated in forensic investigations and disciplinary proceedings. The party says this practice of "recycling of failure"—transferring or promoting officials accused of misconduct rather than holding them accountable—is eroding accountability and weakening state institutions.
24 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Five years after Air Namibia's collapse, Namibia Air has filed aviation licence applications to operate passenger and cargo services domestically, regionally and internationally, with the government aiming to launch the fully operational joint airline with Botswana by the end of 2026 and Ethiopian Airlines as the strategic operating partner.
22 July 2026 · New Era →
Namibia Air (Pty) Ltd has proposed one-way ticket prices below N$2,000 on regional routes, with Windhoek-Johannesburg flights estimated at N$1,881.88 and Windhoek-Cape Town at approximately N$1,939.08, excluding airport taxes and security charges. The carrier is seeking Transport Commission approval to operate scheduled and non-scheduled passenger and cargo services, with actual fares to vary by demand, booking periods, and operational factors under a dynamic pricing model.
22 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The government, through Namibia Air, is planning to acquire seven aircraft valued at N$594 million to launch the new airline by late 2026, following Air Namibia's liquidation. The airline has applied for licenses to operate scheduled and charter flights domestically, regionally, and internationally.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Landless People's Movement is calling for state-owned enterprises to become financially independent and end their dependence on public funds, arguing that since 1999 most SOEs have underperformed and failed to innovate. LPM leaders attribute poor performance to politically motivated appointments and said limited public resources should instead address urgent socio-economic needs.
23 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Activists and analysts warn that the government's plan to launch a state-owned airline for N$3 billion is a risky use of public funds that should instead go to water infrastructure and essential services. They cite the previous airline's collapse, which cost over N$8 billion in subsidies, and note that private operators already serve many routes.
25 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Former employees of Air Namibia, liquidated in 2021, have petitioned the Supreme Court to either expedite or dismiss an appeal by liquidators challenging a High Court order to pay outstanding severance entitlements. The 637 employees, who received only half their severance in 2021, won a High Court case in 2024 ordering full recalculation and payment, but liquidators appealed the decision.
18 February 2026 · New Era →