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Namibian airline has no firm partner for December launch

By , based on Addis Fortune

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Namibia’s national airline project has been weakened by a leaked memo referring to the lack of a binding agreement with Ethiopian Airlines, the proposed partner to operate the carrier. The launch announced for December remains uncertain just weeks before the deadline, reports Addis Fortune.

Namibia’s national airline project has no firm partner just weeks before a planned December launch, according to Addis Fortune. A leaked memorandum has cast doubt on the project’s timeline, as the document refers to the possible involvement of Ethiopian Airlines.

The project is being overseen by a technical committee chaired by Jonas Sheelongo, while Mesfin Tasew heads Ethiopian Airlines. The memorandum was disclosed ahead of the target date for the airline to begin operations, putting preparations for the future Namibian carrier in doubt.

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