Air Namibia approves acquisition of six Embraer airliners

The board of Air Namibia has approved the acquisition of six new aircraft at a combined cost of nearly N$200 million, the Ministry of Works has confirmed,reports Oscar Nkala.
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Works Ministry Permanent Secretary Willem Goeiemann said the details of the board decision would soon be discussed at ministry level.

The purchase includes two Brazilian-made Embraer ERJ-135s and four Embraer X-ERJ- 145s at a cost of almost N$200 million.

The new aircraft will likely be used to replace four ERJ-135s that Air Namibia operates on lease from private aviation company West-Air Aviation.

The company also operates four leased Airbus A319-100s to service regional routes. The ERJ 135s services domestic routes.

Air Namibia has opted to buy aircraft at between N$19 and N$26 million each in order to cut leasing costs of up to N$234m per annum.

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