Name

Westair Group Namibia

Legal name

Westair Aviation (Pty) Ltd

Website

https://westair.com.na

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Services

NAICS

Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211), Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219), Nonscheduled Air Transportation (48121), Nonscheduled Air Transportation (4812), Scheduled Air Transportation (48111), Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881), Air Transportation (481)

SIC

Air Transportation, Scheduled (4512), Aircraft (3721), Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581), Aircraft & Parts (3720)

akta.pro primary industry

On-Demand Helicopter Charter (Private/Corporate) (TLAFACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Helicopter Crew Change & Offshore Passenger Transfers (Oil & Gas / Wind) (TLAFACAH), On-Demand/Charter Helicopter Passenger Services (THABAGAB), VIP/Executive Helicopter Transport (THABAGAH), Helicopter Sightseeing & Scenic Tours (TLAFACAD), Private Aviation Terminals & FBO Services (THABAFAH), Helicopter Charter & Sightseeing (TLAFABAH)

Keywords

• Aviation services
• Charter flights
• Air cargo logistics
• Aeromedical evacuation
• Aircraft maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Windhoek

HQ country

Namibia

HQ region

Africa

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Private & VIP Charter: On-demand charter flights using a diverse fleet of modern jet and turboprop aircraft. Pricing is quote-based per flight, with formal quotation and Client Acceptance and Confirmation required. Revenue recognized per flight leg, with surcharges for diversions, additional flying, and weather-related costs.
2. Group Charter: Group travel coordination for tourism and corporate clients, with the company having successfully coordinated transfers for over 150 passengers. Point-to-point and custom lodge-hopping itineraries are available.
3. Scheduled Passenger Services: FlyNamibia operates scheduled domestic flights (Windhoek–Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Etosha National Park) and regional routes via partnership with Airlink, with daily circuits from Hosea Kutako International Airport. FlyNamibia is IATA-approved and IOSA audited.
4. Air Cargo & Freight: Both scheduled and unscheduled air cargo services with a dedicated cargo schedule for global logistics leaders. The company has a 20+ year partnership with DHL. Services include transport of high-value cargo and specialized mining equipment to remote locations.
5. Wet & Dry Leasing (ACMI): Aircraft available for lease on an ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance) basis (wet lease) or dry lease with crew/maintenance support. Also supports crew training for dry lease customers.
6. Aeromedical Evacuation: Medical Rescue Africa provides 24/7 fixed-wing aeromedical evacuation services across Africa, including ICU-equipped air ambulance aircraft, ground ambulance services, and remote site telemedicine. Revenue derived from medical aid, insurance, and assistance company contracts.
7. Aviation Training: Signa Aviation (member of Westair Group) provides pilot training (PPL, CPL, IR, Multi-Engine), Aircraft Maintenance Engineer training, and cabin crew training. Namibia offers over 300 flyable days per year, supporting career-focused professional aviation training programs.
8. Fleet Management for Aircraft Owners: Comprehensive aircraft management including hangarage at Eros Airport, maintenance and CAMO services, crew management, crew training, and 24-hour flight operations support for third-party aircraft owners.
9. Helicopter Solutions for OGP Sector: Integrated helicopter aviation services for oil, gas, and petroleum sector including offshore crew transfers, aerial surveillance, logistics, and emergency response. Provided through Westair Aviation and Westair Helicopters under a single accountable partner model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Westair Group Namibia is a fully integrated aviation services provider operating fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft for charter, scheduled passenger services, air cargo, search and rescue, aeromedical evacuation, aerial survey, aircraft maintenance, fleet management, and aviation training. The company serves enterprise clients in oil and gas, mining, tourism, logistics, government, and VIP corporate segments across Africa and select international markets through a 30+ aircraft fleet and a Group of Companies structure including FlyNamibia, Medical Rescue Africa, Signa Aviation, Westair Helicopters, and Arc En Ciel.

Product overview

Westair Aviation is a fully integrated aviation services provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of aviation solutions across both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. The portfolio comprises core flight services (Private & VIP Charters, FlyNamibia scheduled operations, Freight & Air Cargo), specialized services (Aeromedical via Medical Rescue Africa, Search & Rescue, Aerial Surveys, Survey & Surveillance), aircraft maintenance and fleet management, wet and dry leasing (ACMI), and industry-specific solutions for oil & gas and mining sectors. The group also includes Signa Aviation for training academy services and Westair Helicopters for rotary-wing OGP operations. The various brands and services operate under unified operational, regulatory, and safety management frameworks with shared fleet, maintenance facilities, and safety certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private & VIP Charters Tailored private and VIP charter solutions across Africa using a diverse fleet of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, focused on safety, passenger comfort, and client-specific requirements.
• FlyNamibia Scheduled Passenger Services Scheduled domestic flights from Hosea Kutako International Airport (Windhoek) to Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, and Etosha South, plus regional routes via Airlink partnership connecting to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airways, and United Airlines.
• FlyNamibia Safari Private charters to tourism destinations, shuttle flights to tourism hotspots, and aerial survey services operated under the FlyNamibia brand, including the seasonal Fly-in Zambezi Lodge-Hopping Charter (July–November 2025).
• Air Cargo & Freight Scheduled and unscheduled air cargo services with a dedicated cargo schedule for global logistics leaders, including transport of high-value cargo and specialized mining equipment to remote locations.
• Wet & Dry Leasing (ACMI) Aircraft available for lease on an ACMI basis (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance) via wet lease, or dry lease with crew training and maintenance support for operators using their own crew.
• Aeromedical Evacuation (Medical Rescue Africa) 24/7 fixed-wing aeromedical evacuation services covering 47 African countries, including ICU-equipped air ambulance aircraft, ground ambulance services, neonatal and pediatric care, adult critical care, remote site telemedicine, and on-site emergency medical units.
• Search & Rescue (SAR) Helicopter search and rescue services combining Air Rescue UK's all-weather offshore SAR expertise with Westair helicopter pilots, supported by integrated medical provision from Medical Rescue Africa. Operations from Oranjemund and Lüderitz for OGP operators.
• Aircraft Maintenance (Westair Wings) Fully integrated flight operations and maintenance solutions including line and heavy maintenance on turboprops to regional jets at the Eros Airport facility in Windhoek, plus strategically positioned line stations across Africa.
• Aviation Training (Signa Aviation) World-class aviation training academy providing certification for pilots, maintenance engineers, and cabin crew through PPL, CPL, IR, Multi-Engine, AME training, and cabin crew certification programs, leveraging Namibia's 300+ flyable days per year.
• Helicopter Solutions Integrated helicopter aviation services for oil, gas, and petroleum sector including offshore crew transfers, aerial surveillance, logistics, and emergency response, delivered through Westair Aviation and Westair Helicopters under a single accountable partner model.
• Fleet Management for Aircraft Owners Comprehensive aircraft management for third-party owners including hangarage at Eros Airport, maintenance and CAMO services, crew management, crew training, and 24-hour Flight Operation Control Centre support.
• Aerial Surveys & Survey Operations Professional aerial survey solutions for mapping, monitoring, and inspection including archaeology, geophysics, wildlife monitoring, powerline survey, pipeline survey, land and property survey, natural disaster survey, geophysical survey, mapping and LiDAR, oil spill response, and security surveillance.
• Offshore Oil & Gas Aviation Solutions Specialized fixed-wing and helicopter aviation services for offshore oil and gas operations, supporting exploration and extraction with BARS Gold and IOGP accredited services, including crew transfers, cargo logistics, and emergency response.
• Mining & Resources Aviation Solutions Aviation solutions for remote mining sites including personnel transport, high-value cargo logistics, and operational support for mining operations in challenging African environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully coordinated group transfers for over 150 passengers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Gondwana Collection NamibiaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2025Fly-in Zambezi Lodge-Hopping Charter partnership operating from July to November 2025 on a charter-only basis, connecting lodges in Namibia's Zambezi Region, Victoria Falls, and Maun. The aircraft is stationed in Katima Mulilo for flexible, on-demand flights tailored to travel agents, tour operators, and private guests. Minimum 4 passengers, maximum 8 per flight sector.
• Air Rescue UK LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Air Rescue UK brings extensive military and commercial all-weather SAR experience, including a central role in the establishment and delivery of the UK Ministry of Defence Falkland Islands SAR contract. The partnership combines Air Rescue UK's SAR expertise with Westair helicopter pilots experienced in hoist and SAR operations, providing integrated medical provision.
• Medical Rescue Africa (MRA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Medical Rescue Africa is a leading fixed-wing aeromedical evacuation company operating across Africa 24/7. MRA is part of the Westair Group of Companies and co-founder of Air Rescue Africa Offshore Services Joint Venture alongside Westair Aviation Group and Air Rescue UK Ltd, following four years of collaboration on SAR projects.
• Avico GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAvico Group is based in France with 26 years of experience in air transport services including wet leases, charter flight brokerage, travel agency, ground handling, training, and asset management. Operating in 11 countries across Europe, America, and Africa, with additional partnerships in the Middle East and Asia. The partnership with Westair emphasizes compliance with local content regulations and delivers best-in-class aviation services, creating synergies with fixed-wing aircraft operations.
• AirlinkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlyNamibia's shareholding is majority-owned by Namibian private investors with a minority shareholding held by Airlink. The partnership enables FlyNamibia to access Airlink routes, and through Airlink's connections, routes operated by Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airways, and United Airlines, allowing single-booking travel from Windhoek to global destinations. FlyNamibia and Airlink will service more regional routes including Windhoek–Johannesburg, higher frequency to Cape Town, and new southern African destinations.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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