Namibia says Ethiopia talks on new airline are exploratory

The blessing and curse of a national airline – Windhoek Observer

Namibia Air must balance the legitimate demands of sovereignty with the uncomfortable reality that expertise cannot be manufactured overnight There is something deeply seductive about the idea of a national airline. It is the flag in the sky. It is a country’s identity taking off from its own airport. It is a declaration that a nation of three million people can connect itself directly to the rest of Africa and the world. For Namibia, the propos…

Namibia says Ethiopia talks on new airline are exploratory

The Namibian government has confirmed it is holding ongoing "discussions with Ethiopian Airlines, as well as consultations with local aviation operators and other relevant stakeholders" on the establishment of the proposed new national carrier, Namibia Air, but stressed the talks remain "analytical" and that "no binding commitments have been entered into with any party at this stage". In a statement, the Ministry of Works and Transport rejected …