WE JUMP HURDLES
WE JUMP HURDLES Inside the Dynamic World of Running a Regional Airline When someone in the company comes forward with a problem, we like to say to each other ‘Don’t put down a hurdle.’ We’ve gotten very good at jumping hurdles.” Captain Simon Neveling says this with a mix of amusement and conviction, the kind […]
A MONTHLY WRAP-UP OF NEWS WORTH KNOWING
A MONTHLY WRAP-UP OF NEWS WORTH KNOWING NAMIBIA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY CROWNED BEST IN AFRICA The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has been named the Best Civil Aviation Authority in Africa, following a vote at the Aviation Week Africa (AWA) Gala Night, held in Livingstone, Zambia. The accolade, which honours excellence in regulatory performance and […]
COMBATING HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND ILLEGAL WILDLIFE TRADE
COMBATING HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND ILLEGAL WILDLIFE TRADE A Collaborative Training Effort In a significant step toward improving airport security and awareness, SIGNA Aviation Training ATO, in collaboration with the Office of the Inspector General of the Namibian Police (NAMPOL), hosted an important training event focused on Human Trafficking Awareness and Illegal Wildlife Trade. The event […]
THE POWER OF A SMILE
THE POWER OF A SMILE When Mc Ellen Afrikaner speaks about aviation, his words are not merely spoken; they soar. Passionate, articulate, and deeply committed to service, FlyNamibia’s Cabin Services Manager is a man who believes in the power of human connection… 30,000 feet in the air. My mom sent me a Whatsapp a few […]
FLYING FORWARD
FLYING FORWARD Nerine Uys and the Future of FlyNamibia Most little girls dream of being princesses, gymnasts, or doctors. Nerine Uys always knew she wanted to be a businesswoman. While other children played dress-up, she was setting up her own imaginary shops, complete with hand-drawn menus and a makeshift checkout counter. She didn’t just dream […]
NAMIBIA’S NEXT GENERATION OF PILOTS
NAMIBIA’S NEXT GENERATION OF PILOTS In 2023, FlyNamibia, in partnership with Westair Aviation, launched an ambitious pilot bursary programme aimed at developing homegrown aviation talent. Selected from over 1,400 applicants, the chosen bursars embarked on an intensive three-year journey designed to shape them into well-rounded aviation professionals. Their training extended far beyond the cockpit, immersing […]
AVIADEV AFRICA 2024 IGNITING CONNECTIONS, PROPELLING GROWTH
The AviaDev Africa 2024 conference, held from 19-21 June at the Movenpick Hotel in Windhoek, Namibia, was an exceptional gathering that brought together key stakeholders from across the aviation industry. As the premier forum dedicated to enhancing connectivity within Africa, AviaDev Africa provided a platform for airports, airlines, tourism authorities, governments, and industry suppliers to […]