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Walvis Bay International Airport

2025-12-132026-09-07

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  1. December 2025
  2. The Namibian

    Hosea Kutako International Airport and Walvis Bay International Airport have been re-certified for meeting stringent safety, operational and technical standards.

    Hosea Kutako, Walvis Bay airports certified for meeting standards

Saturday 25 July

  1. Walvis Bay airport installs N$1.3 million flight information system

    Namibia Airports Company has introduced a modern Flight Information Display System at Walvis Bay International Airport to provide passengers with real-time flight updates, including arrivals, departures, boarding times, and gate allocations through digital screens across the terminal.

    25 July 2026 · Informanté

Thursday 23 July

  1. NAC installs N$1.3m flight display system at Walvis Bay

    The Namibia Airports Company has installed a new flight information display system worth N$1.3 million at Walvis Bay International Airport, featuring digital screens at check-in counters, lounges and waiting areas to provide passengers with real-time flight information including arrivals, departures, boarding times and gate allocations.

    23 July 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Walvis Bay airport installs modern flight information display system

    Namibia Airports Company has introduced a modern Flight Information Display System (FIDS) at Walvis Bay International Airport, valued at approximately N$1.3 million, to improve passenger experience with real-time updates on arrivals, departures, boarding times, and gate allocations. The digital screens are installed at key passenger touchpoints including check-in areas, departure lounges, and waiting areas as part of NAC's broader digital transformation efforts.

    23 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Zambia, Zimbabwe join aviation carbon market initiative

    Zambia and Zimbabwe have signed the Aviation Carbon Market Compact as part of the Supporting Alliance for CORSIA Eligible Emissions Unit (EEU) Supply, a global initiative to scale up carbon credits for international aviation. The alliance now includes 50 entities and aims to meet CORSIA's expected demand for 225–250 million carbon credits by spring 2027.

    24 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Wednesday 27 May

  1. Walvis Bay airport acquires N$16m firefighting vehicle

    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.

    27 May 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 22 May

  1. Walvis Bay airport acquires firefighting vehicle for safety upgrade

    Namibia Airports Company has acquired a Rosenbauer aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle for Walvis Bay International Airport to strengthen aviation safety, meet international requirements, and potentially improve the airport's rescue and firefighting category from its current sixth.

    22 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Thursday 21 May

  1. NAC pursues new regional routes after Air Botswana suspension

    The Namibia Airports Company is pursuing new regional and international air routes following Air Botswana's suspension of the Windhoek-Gaborone service in August 2025. NAC says it operates across six African countries excluding Botswana and three European destinations, and remains positive about restoring direct connectivity between Windhoek and Gaborone.

    21 May 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 4 May

  1. Namibia has sufficient jet fuel capacity amid Middle East tensions

    Namibia Airports Company chief executive Bisey /Uirab says the country has sufficient fuel capacity to bridge short-term supply constraints amid geopolitical tensions affecting shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Fuel suppliers at Namibian airports are contractually required to maintain reserves of Jet A1 and FGas.

    4 May 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 24 April

  1. Namibia Airports plans N$4–5 billion Hosea Kutako terminal expansion

    The Namibia Airports Company is advancing plans to expand Hosea Kutako International Airport with preliminary cost estimates ranging from N$4 billion to N$5 billion, targeting completion by 2030 to accommodate rising passenger volumes. The new passenger terminal is intended to reinforce the airport's role as Namibia's primary international gateway, with projections indicating capacity constraints by 2029 or 2030.

    24 April 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 14 April

  1. NAC airports achieve international carbon accreditation level one

    Namibia Airports Company's Hosea Kutako and Walvis Bay international airports have attained Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 1 from Airports Council International Africa, confirming they have measured and compiled their carbon footprint and established a foundation for long-term carbon management strategies.

    14 April 2026 · New Era

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