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FlyNamibia From left to right: FlyNamibia Cabin Crew, Megan Van Wyk, dons her pink scarf for FlyNamibia’s inaugural Pink Week | Captain Elsa Martin, FlyNamibia’s first female jet captain | Taimi, our Face of FlyNamibia, is the PRETTIEST in pink in Sossusvlei | Dr Kensey Rukira, Dr Marcia Venter and Dr Cornelius Kuduva of the Windhoek Central Hospital Oncology Center, came to FlyNamibia during Pink Week and conducted breast screenings for all female employees. Early detection is crucial in the fight against breast cancer!
Dear Passenger, We are overjoyed to welcome you on this FlyNamibia flight. The year is nearing its end and we’re taking time to glance back at all we have accomplished during the course of 2023, as well as looking towards the future and the exciting developments it holds. AYE CAPTAIN In October, FlyNamibia celebrated the remarkable achievement of one of our pilots. On the 16th, we received the wonderful news that pilot Elsa Martin had successfully completed her accreditation, marking her as FlyNamibia's first female jet captain. Captain Martin's achievement is truly exceptional, and we extend our heartfelt congratulations to her once again. She stands as an inspiring role model, especially for aspiring young female pilots, and we eagerly anticipate a future where more women take the helm as pilots and captains of our aircraft. Captain Martin's journey to this historic milestone has been a labour of love, as she dedicated numerous years to honing her skills at the flight deck. Her passion for aviation was ignited shortly after high school when she took her first flight, and her dedication has paid off in the most remarkable way. When asked, Captain Martin shares that she particularly enjoys the FlyNamibia route between Windhoek and Cape Town, with its breathtaking scenery and the beautiful approach into the Mother City, which never fails to captivate her. As she continues her career, we wish Captain Martin an abundance of safe and joyful landings ahead! THINK PINK We launched our inaugural FlyNamibia Pink Week last month, which took place from 23-29 October. Pink Week was dedicated to raising awareness of breast cancer and we turned our airline pink in solidarity! From 300 pink ribbons (one for each employee) to snazzy pink scarves for our cabin crew and a social media overhaul, FlyNamibia looked like the set
of Barbie. It was fantastic! This initiative aims to engage our passengers, employees, and the wider community in the fight against breast cancer while supporting Namibia's first breast clinic. During Pink Week we ran a photo competition at Eros Airport in partnership with Namibia Airports Company, hosted doctors from the Windhoek Central Hospital's oncology department who offered free breast screenings for our female employees at our head offices, and committed to transporting doctors from Windhoek to Ondangwa, Katima Mulilo and Rundu to perform crucial screenings in northern Namibia. The statistics show breast cancer is the leading cause of death among women in Namibia and early detection is crucial to saving lives. Thank you to everyone who participated in FlyNamibia Pink Week. If you’d like to support Namibia’s first Breast Clinic, contact breastclinicnam@gmail.com. Early detection saves lives! TOWARDS GREENER PASTURES Our inaugural flight on our newly launched route between Walvis Bay and Cape Town was a roaring success. As of 27 October, we now link these two wonderful southern African destinations, with route schedules structured to ideally suit both business and leisure travellers. In the near future we will announce the official start date for our planned route between Windhoek and Luanda, as well as the commencement of flights between Windhoek and Victoria Falls as well as Maun in Botswana. Keep an eye on our social media pages or sign up for our newsletter via our website to receive important updates and announcements. Flights can be booked through all major travel agencies, or directly via FlyNamibia’s 24/7 contact centre at +264 83 339 0011. Customers can also visit www.flynam.com for online bookings. Safe travels and enjoy your flight! Sincerely, The FlyNamibia Team
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