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Epsode 168. What happens when a national airline fails? Panel session from AviaDev Africa 2021
Manage episode 294924258 series 2284943
In this wide-ranging panel session, we ask the tough question "Just what is the role of a National Airline?"
Should it be seen as a Commercial enterprise or strategic economic enabler?
Is it possible that it can be both?
After 74 years of operation, Air Namibia was formally liquidated in March 2021.
In this session, we explore what has happened to air connectivity in Namibia in the months following the cessation of the national carrier and how connectivity can be improved to, from and within the country.
We also discuss the role of a new SAA and its prospective challenges
Session moderated by:
Wrenelle Stander Former CEO, Comair Ltd
Panellists:
Escher Luanda Former Chairperson, Air Namibia
Rodger Foster Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Airlink
250 episodes
Manage episode 294924258 series 2284943
In this wide-ranging panel session, we ask the tough question "Just what is the role of a National Airline?"
Should it be seen as a Commercial enterprise or strategic economic enabler?
Is it possible that it can be both?
After 74 years of operation, Air Namibia was formally liquidated in March 2021.
In this session, we explore what has happened to air connectivity in Namibia in the months following the cessation of the national carrier and how connectivity can be improved to, from and within the country.
We also discuss the role of a new SAA and its prospective challenges
Session moderated by:
Wrenelle Stander Former CEO, Comair Ltd
Panellists:
Escher Luanda Former Chairperson, Air Namibia
Rodger Foster Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Airlink
250 episodes
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