The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) will participate in the 2025 AviaDev Africa Summit, taking place from June 11 to 13 at the Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport Hotel. The prestigious 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. “Participating in AviaDev Africa allows us to showcase Namibia’s potential as a gateway to the continent,” says Bisey /Uirab, CEO of the Namibia Airports Company.
“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,” he adds. Last year, NAC handled 1.1 million passengers, while Hosea Kutako International Airport has the capacity for 2 million passengers. Therefore, it is imperative to maximise capacity utilisation across NAC airports, starting with Hosea Kutako International Airport, to drive revenue, economic, and employment growth for NAC and Namibia.
“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”, says 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. Additionally, a regional workshop organised in collaboration with the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Business Council Tourism Alliance will address the strategic expansion of air connectivity across Africa.
It will be the third consecutive time that NAC participates in this prestigious summit, and having hosted the AviaDev Africa 2024 in Windhoek, which brought together 36 airlines, 408 representatives from 46 countries, and more than 1200 meetings. AviaDev Africa 2025 provides an invaluable platform for Namibia to strengthen its aviation ties and support the national vision of a connected, accessible, and thriving transport network.