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AOPA challenges home affairs over pilot permit delays
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association of Namibia (AOPA Namibia) has rejected the home affairs ministry's assertion that work permit applications from foreign pilots are being...
Namibian Sun15 Jul 2026, 10:05 pm
PERMIT DELAYS: Aviation operators say delays in processing foreign pilot permits are worsening Namibiau0027s pilot shortage. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED
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AOPA challenges home affairs over pilot permit delays
Pilot shortage critical
AOPA says a severe shortage of pilots is already affecting the sector, with some operators reporting that up to 45% of their aircraft fleets have been grounded due to a lack of qualified pilots.
Nikanor Nangolo
1 Week Ago - 2026-07-16 00:05:00
Originally published by Namibian Sun on 15 Jul 2026, 10:05 pm. View original article