The Transport Commission of Namibia (TCN) has granted FlyNamibia Aviation’s application to renew its Air Service Licence.
This comes after an initial rejection in February due to a missed deadline. Previously, FlyNamibia was informed by the TCN that their application for licence renewal, submitted in November 2023, was unsuccessful. The deadline for renewal was 28 March 2023.
“Following a period of discussions and an urgent application to the High Court of Namibia in response to an initial notification of rejection from the TCN, we are thrilled to inform our passengers and partners that the licence has now been renewed. This development allows us to continue our operations without interruption, including the upcoming launch of our new routes to Victoria Falls and Maun,” FlyNamibia said on Wednesday.
“FlyNamibia remains dedicated to offering uninterrupted services between our various destinations. We are excited to move forward with our mission to connect Namibia with the region and the world, and to continue enhancing our service offerings to our valued customers.”
FlyNamibia was saved following a High Court judgement by Esi Schimming-Chase in March. Judge Schimming-Chase set aside TCN’s decision to deny the renewal of FlyNamibia’s Air Service Licence and ordered a reconsideration of the application. This ultimately led to the TCN’s reinstatement of the licence.
“We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the TCN and everyone involved in ensuring a smooth and efficient process. This renewal marks a significant milestone for us and reinforces our commitment to providing high-quality air travel services within Namibia and beyond,” FlyNamibia said.
FlyNamibia currently operates domestic routes from Eros Airport in Windhoek to Ondangwa, Rundu, Katima Mulilo, Oranjemund and now Lüderitz, as well as a regional route between Hosea Kutako International Airport and Cape Town International.
