Status Air Namibia Flights 25th July
STATUS OF AIR NAMIBIA FLIGHTS SW 285 & SW 286 Friday, 25th July 2014:
Air Namibia hereby informs its esteemed clients and all relevant stakeholders that the airline received exemption from the Minister of Works & Transport in respect of the requirements for rescue and fire fighting services (RFFS) as applicable to the operation of its Airbus A330-200 fleet into and out of Windhoek’s Hosea Kutako International Airport, effective 24th July 2014.
The exemption was granted following Air Namibia’s application, and taking into account the supporting safety case presented.
During the period of the exemption until such time that Hosea Kutako International Airport is re-graded to Category 8 or higher, Air Namibia is required to meet a number of specified conditions, aimed at ensuring that safety is not compromised during each arrival or departure of the Airbus A330-200 aircraft.
We are pleased to advise all relevant and key stakeholders that our flights between Windhoek and Frankfurt commenced operations as normal effective the evening of 24th July 2014, and there shall not be any further diversions of our flights to Gaborone in Botswana.
Issued by: Paulus Homateni Nakawa Head: Corporate Communications –
AIR NAMIBIA’S NEW OPERATIONAL TURNAROUND TEAM
AIR NAMIBIA’S NEW OPERATIONAL TURNAROUND TEAM
AS APPROVED BY THE DIREC TOR OF CIVIL AVIATION (DCA)
The Board of Directors proudly welcomes and introduces the new team of competent and experienced persons who are vested with the responsibility of guaranteeing the effective and efficient functioning of Air Namibia Quality Assurance System, of an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) as required by the aviation act of 1962 act number 74.
The Board is confident that the team with over 100yrs of cumulative experience amongst themselves are duly equipped to ensure safe operational practices and air worthy aeroplanes and ensure that all operations are conducted in accordance with all applicable requirements, standards and procedures.
All persons have been certified acceptable by the DCA in accordance with the FPP (Fit For Purpose Person) assessment. The Board and Magement team also express their gratitude to the DCA for the role they play as regulators with ensuring our safe and secure operations.
Critical to these operational areas are our support functions of Finance, Commercial Services, Human Capital and Corporate Services, which will continue rendering support and guidance to ensure that overall commercial and strategic objectives are met.
The world class team of experts will pursue a BOT (Build – Operate – Transfer) model engagement aimed at empowering Namibians to take over post holder positions in the near future.
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AIR NAMIBIA TEMPORARY EMBARGO ON CARGO
EMBARGO ON ACCEPTANCE AND CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS
CARGO
Wednesday,18 June 2014; Air Namibia wishes to inform its stakeholders,partners and customers that it has placed and implemented a temporarily embargo on the acceptance and handling of Dangerous Goods at the Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) with immediate effect.
This embargo is necessitated by the current review of Air Namibia’s processes of acceptance,handling and carriage of Dangerous Goods by the Namibia Directorate of Civil Aviation (DCA). The situation is receiving high priority attention and both Air Namibia as the handler and the Directorate of Civil Aviation as the regulator are working around the clock to speed up the process.
Air Namibia will update the public upon the completion of the process to reinstate the normal operations and handling of the Dangerous Goods.
We extend our utmost apology for any inconvenience caused in this regard, and all enquiries should be directed to the Corporate Communications Office.
ISSUED BY (CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS UNIT)
Contact Person: Paul Homateni Nakawa
Head: Corporate Communications
Tel: 16
Fax:
Cell: +264 811465493/
Email:
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About Air Namibia (Pty) Limited
Air Namibia, Namibia’s national airline, operates scheduled flights and carries cargo (freights) on domestic, regional and intercontinental flights. The airline was founded in 1947 as South West Air Transport, which later changed to South West Airways. In 1992, the airline’s name was changed to Air Namibia. The mandate of Air Namibia is to be a major contributor towards the attraction and promotion of tourism to Namibia by providing air transport services between Namibia and other countries, as well as by operating flights within the boundaries of Namibia. The airline is positioned as a niche carrier serving domestic points within Namibia, the immediate regional markets of South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Angola. Points beyond (Asia, USA, Middle East and Europe) are serviced in conjunction with partner airlines via our gateways: Frankfurt, Accra, Johannesburg and Lusaka.
AIR NAMIBIA CONTINUE WITH NORMAL OPERATIONAL WITH THE EXTENSION OF AOC
UPDATES ON THE STATUS OF AIR NAMIBIA’S AIR OPERATOR CERTIFICATE (AOC)
Wednesday 18 June 2014:
Air Namibia informs the travel trade, esteemed clients, passengers and other stakeholders that its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) has been extended.
“The AOC was extended late Monday afternoon, and our business operations continue as normal. I further wish to assure our stakeholders that we are doing everything possible to attend to pending matters with the Directorate of Civil Aviation, which we have agreed to during this extension period, and we commend the DCA for the cordial work relationship between our institutions”, commented Mr Rene Gsponer the Acting Managing Director of Air Namibia.
Air Namibia takes this opportunity to thank all its customers and passengers for their continuous support.
Update: Schedule Change SW286 on 01st June 2014
Air Namibia Schedule Change For Flight SW286 (Frankfurt To Windhoek) On 01st June 2014
Sunday 01 June 2014: Air Namibia would like to inform its passengers, travel trade, and all other stakeholders that flight SW286 operating between Frankfurt and Windhoek on 01st June 2014, will be delayed for approximately 12 hours from its scheduled time.
The expected time of departure from Frankfurt will be at 09:30 Local time at Frankfurt on the 02nd June 2014, with estimated arrival time at Windhoek 18:30 local time.
This is as a result of damage to one of the AIRBUS A330-200 by the ground handlers at the Frankfurt airport where the aircraft was parked. The airline is in the process of establishing the extent of the damage and cost of repair. We expect to resume our normal schedule for Frankfurt flight from 20:30 on the 02nd June 2014.
Air Namibia wish to extend its apology to its passengers and all other stakeholders for the inconvenience casued due to this schedule disruption.
ISSUED BY (CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS UNIT)
Contact Person: Paul Homateni Nakawa
Head: Corporate Communications
Tel: +264 61 2996216
Fax: +264 61 2996195
Cell: +264 811465493/+264 811464926
Email: [email protected]
Cabin Crew strike suspended
AIR NAMIBIA CABIN CREW STRIKE SUSPENDED
Friday, 30th May 2014; Air Namibia wish to inform its passengers, trade partners and stakeholders that the Cabin crew strike has been suspended.
This is as a result of the agreement that was reached late Friday afternoon by the Namibian Cabin Crew Union (NCCU), and Air Namibia Management to continue addressing matters of concern by its employees internally through a consultative process. This brings an end to the industrial action which commenced during the early hours of Friday 30th May 2014 .
The suspension has given the Air Namibia Management and the Namibian Cabin Crew Union (NCCU) more time to negotiate in order to reach an amicable solution that will benefit both parties and help the company realise its long term strategic plans.
Air Namibia would like to inform it passengers that its flight schedule will return to normal effective Saturday 31 May 2014.
In conclusion, Air Namibia would once again like to express its sincere appreciation and special thank you to its flying public and shareholders for your loyal commitment and support.
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ISSUED BY (CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS UNIT)
Contact Person: Paul Homateni Nakawa/Oneka Sitali
Head: Corporate Communications
Tel: +264 61 2996216
Fax: +264 61 2996195
Cell: +264 811465493/+264 811464926
Email: [email protected]
