What Happened
New National Carrier Takes Key Step Towards Launch
Namibia Air, the country’s new national carrier, has received scheduled and non-scheduled air service licenses from the Namibia Transportation Commission, marking a significant step towards its launch. The licenses, effective from August 6, 2026, and valid for five years, will allow the airline to acquire aircraft and begin operations. Namibia Air plans to operate both scheduled and charter flights across Namibia and internationally, with the first commercial flights targeted for December 2026. The airline is being established under a directive from President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to restore a national flag carrier following the collapse of Air Namibia. This development was reported by ch-aviation.