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Namibia’s New Airline Faces Control Crisis | Namibia News
Namibia’s dream of a new national airline, Namibia Air, is hitting turbulence as Ethiopian Airlines demands management control — including CEO and CFO roles — in exchange for investment. While the government pushes for a December 2026 launch, critics warn this could undermine aviation sovereignty and sideline local talent. Ethiopian Airlines has also proposed cutting key regional routes and admitted projected losses for the first five years, sparking political backlash over transparency and accountability. The race to build a truly Namibian airline is now a high-stakes negotiation between…
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