What Happened
Exploratory Discussions For New National Carrier
The Namibian government has confirmed it is holding discussions with Ethiopian Airlines on the establishment of a new national carrier, Namibia Air. The talks are exploratory, with no binding commitments, and aim to evaluate the most viable model for launching the airline. Ethiopian Airlines has proposed an ATR72-600-based operating model, along with technical assistance and training. The government is considering various forms of cooperation while ensuring Namibian expertise and national interests remain central. This development was first reported by ch-aviation.