The Windhoek High Court has ruled that Menzies Aviation has no legal obligation to provide ground handling services at the Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) and no right to insist on offering these services there. 

The High Court emphasised that the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) was entitled to enforce previous judgements ordering Menzies Aviation to vacate the airport.

This means Paragon Aviation Services will continue to provide ground handling services after taking over such duties when Menzies Aviation was evicted by NAC some two weeks ago.

The Supreme Court confirmed that Menzies' occupation of the airport premises was unlawful, and Paragon was justly awarded the tender by the NAC as a service provider.

The NAC says Friday's judgement underscores the importance of upholding and ensuring compliance with the rule of law and putting an end to Menzies' unlawful hold on the premises.

Stakeholders are urged to cooperate with Paragon, in light of the High Court's decision, in facilitating the provision of ground handling services.