Botswana's state-owned national flag carrier, Air Botswana Corporation, has discontinued the Gaborone-Windhoek connection as operational challenges mount.

Discussions on strengthening intra-African air connectivity, improving air travel affordability, and advancing infrastructure development are taking centre stage at Aviation Week Africa 2026, which is currently underway in Windhoek. 

The Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, has ordered airlines operating in Namibia to review what he describes as exorbitant ticket prices.

The Minister made the remarks during Aviation Week Africa 2026, underway in Windhoek.

The Governor of the Zambezi Region, Dorothy Kabula, has called on the Minister of Works and Transport to prioritise the development of Mpacha Airport, saying its location positions it well enough to qualify as an international airport.

The Namibian Aviation Training Academy (NATA) has emphasised the need to capacitate and empower local pilots, particularly those from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.

NATA made these remarks during a courtesy visit to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House. 

The 17th Leiden-Sarin International Air Law Moot Court Competition is taking place in Africa for the first time.

The moot court is scheduled to take place from 17 to 19 April 2026 at the University of Namibia (UNAM) in Windhoek.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has commended Africa's largest airline, Ethiopian Airlines, for empowering women in the aviation sector.

The Executive Director in the Ministry of Works and Transport, Jonas Sheelongo, said Namibia is leveraging its renewable energy and green hydrogen potential to support aviation decarbonisation efforts.

He made the remark during the SADC Annex 16 Environment Workshop underway at Swakopmund.

Namibia will host a three-day inaugural Aviation Week Africa next year. The initiative, launched in collaboration with Zambia, which is the birthplace of the concept, aims to promote sustainable growth and celebrate Africa's aviation sector.

The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) is in Lusaka, Zambia, for the 74th Airports Council International Africa's board and committee meetings, regional conference, and exhibition.