Women in Aviation Namibia Association conducted an aviation career outreach at three schools in the Oshana Region aimed at creating awareness and inspiring a girl child to pursue careers in aviation.
The government has pledged to empower women in the aviation sector, as they remain under-represented in this industry.
President Dr, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah made the commitment at the Women in Aviation Namibia Day in Windhoek today.
Proflight Zambia, the largest privately owned commercial airline, has launched its first direct route between Lusaka and Windhoek to improve air travel between the two countries.
Sixteen Namibian companies have expressed interest in contributing to the establishment of a national airline for Namibia.
This is according to the spokesperson of the Ministry of Works and Transport, Julius Ngweda.
The Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, says the aviation industry is in need of a unified approach to survival and growth, following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
