A feasibility study aimed at the establishment of the African Civil Aviation Centre of Excellence in Namibia has been completed.

The feasibility report stated that growth in the aviation sector is predicted to be the fastest in Africa until 2041.

According to the study, there is sufficient evidence for the establishment of such an Africa Centre of Excellence in Namibia.

This situation presents opportunities for the next 20 years in education and training to produce 20,000 pilots, 21,000 aircraft maintenance staff, and 26,000 cabin crew staff.

There is also an estimated need for about 5,000 new air navigation professionals and the training of existing professionals.

These will generate an estimated USD1.3 billion in 20 years.

However, the African aviation industry cannot meet the technical security and sustainability needs caused by the rapid growth, hence the need for an African Civil Aviation Centre of Excellence.

The report was handed over to the Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa.

"The feasibility study report must and should serve as a road map as you embark upon the next phases in the practical implementation of many project plans, programmes, and activities that must eventually culminate in the actual establishment of the Africa Civil Aviation Centre of Excellence in Namibia."

Based on the study, two potential locations for the centre have been identified. That is Keetmashoop Airport and Eros Airport in Windhoek.