STAFF REPORTER
The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) will participate in the 2025 AviaDev Africa Summit, taking place from June 11 to 13 in Zanzibar.
The event is expected to bring together over 400
high-level stakeholders from across the aviation and tourism industries to shape the future of air connectivity on the continent.
“As the official host of AviaDev Africa in 2024, NAC continues its strategic involvement as a key industry player by attending this year’s summit. With a
clear mandate to position Namibia as a regional aviation hub, NAC is leveraging platforms like AviaDev to promote greater connectivity, attract new
airline partnerships, and support the growth of tourism and trade across Southern Africa,”a statement released by the company spokesperson Dan Kamati on Tuesday said.
Meanwhile NAC chief executive officer Bisey //Uirab said “Participating in AviaDev Africa allows us to showcase Namibia’s potential as
a gateway to the continent,”
He added that, “Our vision is to transform Namibia into a logistics and aviation hub for Southern Africa. Engaging with global stakeholders helps us strengthen
existing routes, attract new airlines, and identify investment opportunities to enhance our airport infrastructure and contribute meaningfully to national
economic growth.”
Last year, NAC handled 1.1 million passengers, while Hosea Kutako International Airport has the capacity for two million passengers.
“These opportunities speak to our strategic objective, by highlighting the need to increase connectivity to Namibia, open new routes and retain existing
routes, we will be able to position Namibia as a regional aviation hub, that’s supports leisure and business travel and ultimately create new employment
opportunities,” said NAC CEO Bisey/Uirab.
This year’s edition features a dedicated Masterclass on air route development, designed to equip stakeholders with the tools to establish sustainable and reliable air links across underserved regions.
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