Namibia Civil Aviation Authority

What Namibia Civil Aviation Authority does

The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is a State-Owned Enterprise established under the Civil Aviation Act, 2016, headquartered at 4 Rudolph Hertzog Street in Windhoek, Namibia. NCAA conducts the safety and security regulation of civil air operations in Namibian airspace and provides air navigation services to all airspace users. It operates within the framework of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and serves as the sole Air Navigation Services Provider (ANSP) for the Windhoek Flight Information Region (FIR). The entity is wholly owned by the Government of Namibia through the Ministry of Works and Transport, governed by a Board of Directors appointed 01 June 2026 with Ms. Loide Shaparara as Chairperson, and led by Executive Director Toska Sem.

NCAA delivers a portfolio of regulatory and operational services spanning nine functions: Personnel Licensing (PEL), Air Navigation Services (ANS), Aerodromes and Ground Aids (AGA), Flight Operations (OPS), Aviation Security (AVSEC), Compliance and Regulatory Risk (CRR), Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) regulation, the Internet Briefing System (IBS), and an Incident/Accident Reporting System. The technology stack includes Air Traffic Management (ATM), Communication Navigation and Surveillance (CNS), Aeronautical Information Management (AIM), Search and Rescue (SAR) coordination, and newly deployed radar plus Wide Area Multilateration and Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (WAM/ADS-B) systems within the Windhoek FIR. Safety oversight is executed through an institutional Safety Management System (SMS).

NCAA generates revenue through regulatory fees, licensing charges, and service fees for overflight permits, airworthiness certifications, and personnel licensing under a fee-based regulatory model with no publicly disclosed pricing schedules. The customer base encompasses air operators (commercial and general aviation), aviation personnel (pilots, controllers, maintenance engineers, cabin crew), RPAS/drone operators, and aerodrome operators including Ethiopian Airlines and Signa Aviation Training Academy. In FY2024/2025, NCAA reported a comprehensive profit of N$52 million, up from N$25 million prior year, with operational loss reduced to N$1 million (from N$8 million), total assets of N$1 billion (66% growth), and an unqualified audit opinion. NCAA was voted Africa's best civil aviation authority at the Aviation Week Africa awards in April 2025.

Name

Namibia Civil Aviation Authority

Legal name

Namibia Civil Aviation Authority

Website

https://ncaa.com.na

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is a Namibian State-Owned Enterprise under the Civil Aviation Act 2016 that regulates civil aviation safety and security and provides air navigation services (ATM, CNS, AIM, SAR) to all airspace users in Namibian airspace.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Aviation Regulation

NAICS

Air Traffic Control (488111)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Operational Security (Airside Access, Screening Coordination) (THABAIAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

UAS Integration, Certification & Compliance Systems (Remote ID, Detect-and-Avoid) (IMABAIAO), In-Flight / Air Marshal Support & Cabin Security Services (BPAKAMAI)

Keywords

• Civil aviation regulation
• Air navigation services
• Personnel licensing
• Aviation safety oversight
• Drone regulation

Headquarters

HQ city

Windhoek

HQ country

Namibia

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Regulatory Fees and Charges: As a State-Owned Enterprise established under the Civil Aviation Act 2016, the NCAA generates revenue through regulatory fees, licensing fees, and service charges for aviation operations including overflight permits, landing fees oversight, personnel licensing, and airworthiness certifications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) conducts safety and security regulation of civil air operations within Namibia's airspace and provides air navigation services to all airspace users. Its core offerings include Personnel Licensing (PEL), Air Navigation Services (ANS) comprising AIM/CNS/ATM/SAR, Flight Operations oversight (OPS), Aviation Security (AVSEC), Aerodromes and Ground Aids (AGA) oversight, Compliance and Regulatory Risk (CRR), RPAS/Drone licensing, and incident/accident reporting.

Product overview

The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is a State-Owned Enterprise established under the Civil Aviation Act, 2016, that functions as a regulatory authority rather than a traditional product company. It offers a portfolio of aviation regulatory and service functions organized into core services and service modules. Core services include Personnel Licensing (PEL) for aviation personnel certification, Air Navigation Services (ANS) providing AIM, CNS, ATM, and SAR capabilities, and regulatory oversight through Flight Operations (OPS), Aviation Security (AVSEC), and Compliance & Regulatory Risk (CRR). Supporting service modules include the Internet Briefing System (IBS) for pilot self-briefing, Incident/Accident Reporting, Aerodromes & Ground Aids (AGA) oversight, and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS/Drone) licensing. Together these services enable the NCAA to regulate civil air operations in Namibia's airspace while providing essential air navigation services to all airspace users.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Personnel Licensing (PEL) Licensing division that oversees training, licensing, regulatory compliance, surveillance, and certification of aviation training organisations and examiners for pilots, air traffic controllers, cabin crew, and aircraft maintenance engineers under the Namibia Civil Aviation Act and Regulations.
• Air Navigation Services (ANS) Provides air navigational services including Aeronautical Information Management (AIM), Communication Navigation and Surveillance (CNS), Air Traffic Management (ATM), and Search and Rescue (SAR) to all airspace users in the Windhoek Flight Information Region.
• Flight Operations (OPS) Regulatory oversight of commercial and general aviation operations including Air Operator Certification, dangerous goods handling, and flight safety compliance for operators in Namibian airspace.
• Aviation Security (AVSEC) Implements aviation security measures, screening protocols, and security compliance oversight for civil aviation operations in Namibia.
• Aerodromes & Ground Aids (AGA) Regulatory oversight of aerodromes including certification, licensing, apron safety, wildlife hazard management, and operational safety during construction works.
• Compliance & Regulatory Risk (CRR) Manages regulatory compliance oversight and risk management across the Namibian aviation sector.
• Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) / Drone Licensing Drone registration and licensing service under Part 101 regulations for both recreational and commercial drone operations in Namibia, including foreign operator authorization.
• Internet Briefing System (IBS) Online self-briefing system for pilots and aviation operators to access aeronautical information, NOTAM summaries, and flight-related briefings.
• Incident/Accident Reporting System Online system for reporting aviation incidents and accidents, enabling mandatory occurrence reporting and safety data collection across Namibian civil aviation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced operational loss to N$1 million from N$8 million in previous year
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ICAO ESAF (International Civil Aviation Organization - Eastern and Southern African Office)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026Hosting the ICAO ESAF Regional Workshop on the 8th Edition of the Global Air Navigation Plan (GANP) and ASBU Implementation Monitoring from 16-18 June 2026 in Windhoek. The partnership focuses on strengthening regional coordination in air navigation planning and implementing ICAO's global aviation initiatives.
• AFCAC (African Civil Aviation Commission)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContinental aviation body that the NCAA collaborates with for African civil aviation development. The NCAA's Executive Director Toska Sem has been interviewed by AFCAC and the authority works with AFCAC on regional aviation standards.
• Ministry of Works and TransportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ministry of Works and Transport is the main shareholder of the NCAA and provides strategic guidance and oversight. The authority presented its 2024/2025 Integrated Annual Report to Hon. Minister Veikko Nekundi.
• Namibia Training AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on aviation training infrastructure development, particularly in building local capacity for Aircraft Maintenance Engineering certification.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NAV CANADA: Civil ANSP providing air traffic control, aeronautical information, and related services across Canadian airspace. Peer to NCAA's ANS division in operating model, scale of FIR, and CNS infrastructure investment cycle.
• Airservices Australia: Australian state-owned ANSP managing a large Flight Information Region, including ATC, aviation information, and CNS infrastructure. Comparable to NCAA in combining regulatory ANSP delivery with a defined FIR mandate.
• Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) South Africa: State-owned ANSP responsible for air traffic management across South African airspace. Direct operational peer to NCAA's ANS division, sharing the same ICAO framework and African overflight dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA): Pan-European regulator setting and enforcing civil aviation safety standards. Relevant as a broad peer for NCAA's regulatory functions, especially around certification, airworthiness, and personnel licensing frameworks.
• UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA): Mature national civil aviation regulator combining safety oversight, consumer protection, and airspace regulation. Comparable regulatory mandate, though operating at much greater scale and complexity.
• Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS): Combines regulatory and ANSP functions within a small, high-traffic airspace. Broader and more globally recognized peer, but relevant as a comparator for how a small-state authority can scale ANSP, training, and regional advisory services.
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): U.S. national civil aviation regulator and ANSP, the global benchmark for ICAO-aligned safety and ANS oversight. Relevant as a global reference point and standards-setter that NCAA's regulatory framework is built against.

Regional players

• Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA): West African national civil aviation regulator providing safety oversight and air navigation services. Comparable regional peer with similar scope and challenges around talent, infrastructure modernization, and ICAO compliance.
• South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA): National civil aviation regulator for South Africa responsible for safety oversight, licensing, and ANSP functions. Closest regional peer to NCAA in geographic scope, regulatory mandate, and ICAO framework, though operating in a materially larger market.
• Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA): African national civil aviation regulator providing safety oversight, personnel licensing, and air navigation services. Comparable in scope to NCAA and useful for benchmarking regulatory capacity and revenue model in a similar emerging-market context.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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