Bay Air Aviation

Bay Air Aviation is a Namibian aircraft charter company registered as Nomad Aviation (Pty) Ltd, trading as Bay Air Aviation. Its administrative offices are based in Walvis Bay, Namibia, while its primary operational hub is at Eros Airport in Windhoek. The company was established in 1989 and has been successfully operating charters and non-scheduled air transport services since 1993. It is led by two founding directors and has built a longstanding reputation in the aviation industry. Bay Air Aviation specializes in both scheduled and non-scheduled air transport services, carrying passengers and freight throughout Namibia and adjacent states. Its service portfolio includes VIP charters, medical evacuation (medevac), oil and gas support, specialized aviation services, and cargo flights. The company states it is the only company in Namibia offering all-in-one carrier services to on/offshore prospecting companies. Its license covers scheduled and non-scheduled passenger operations, cargo flights, medevac services, and specialized air operations such as search and rescue. It undergoes regular OGP audits as proof of its commitment to safety and quality. The fleet comprises light to medium-class turbine and turboprop aircraft, including the Mitsubishi MU2, Cessna Citation, Cessna Grand Caravan, King Air 200, and Beechcraft 1900. These aircraft support the company's ability to arrange charter flights on short notice to destinations across Southern Africa. Bay Air Aviation has undertaken contracts in Angola, Congo, Niger, and South Africa, in addition to its strong domestic presence in Namibia. Historically, Bay Air Aviation operated scheduled services under the name CityLink for eight years until the end of 2008, connecting Windhoek-Eros to Walvis Bay and Johannesburg. In October 2010, it announced it would take over the route from Windhoek via Walvis Bay to Lüderitz that Air Namibia had discontinued in late September 2010, operating under the same name from 25 October 2010. By the end of 2012, Walvis Bay was served four times weekly from Windhoek-Eros, and Lüderitz was served directly from Eros once a week. All scheduled flights were discontinued in 2014. In 2014, the parent company Nomad Aviation, together with Mauritian company Flyafrica, founded the airline Namibia flyafrica. Today, Bay Air Aviation focuses on charter, cargo, medevac, and specialized aviation services, positioning itself as a dynamic, safe, and reliable OGP-audited operator. Its core markets include Namibia's uranium and diamond industries, which require prompt delivery of specialized products and cargo.

Bay Air Aviation, registered as Nomad Aviation (Pty) Ltd, was established in 1989 as an aircraft charter company based in Walvis Bay, Namibia, with its primary hub at Eros Airport in Windhoek. It has been successfully operating charters and non-scheduled air transport services since 1993. The company is led by two founding directors and has garnered extensive expertise and a longstanding reputation within the aviation industry. Under the name CityLink, Bay Air operated scheduled services for eight years until the end of 2008, connecting Windhoek-Eros to Walvis Bay and Johannesburg. On 14 October 2010, Bay Air announced that it would take over the route from Windhoek via Walvis Bay to Lüderitz that Air Namibia had discontinued at the end of September 2010, operating under the same name from 25 October 2010. By the end of 2012, Walvis Bay was served four times a week from Windhoek-Eros, and Lüderitz was served directly from Eros once a week. All scheduled flights were discontinued in 2014. In 2014, the parent company Nomad Aviation, together with Mauritian company Flyafrica, founded the airline Namibia flyafrica. Bay Air Aviation has also undertaken contracts in Angola, Congo, Niger, and South Africa, in addition to its strong presence in Namibia. Its operations predominantly utilize aircraft such as the King Air 200, Beechcraft 1900, and Cessna Grand Caravan for enhanced efficiency and reliability. As of May 2023, the fleet consisted of six aircraft. Former aircraft types include the Beechcraft 1900C, Cessna 402, Cessna 406, and Piper PA-34 Seneca. The company continues to provide charter, cargo, medevac, and specialized aviation services, positioning itself as a dynamic, safe, and reliable OGP-audited operator.

• 2023

  Fleet consisted of six aircraft as of May 2023.

• 2014

  All scheduled flights discontinued; parent company Nomad Aviation co-founded Namibia flyafrica with Flyafrica.

• 2012

  Walvis Bay served four times weekly from Windhoek-Eros; Lüderitz served directly once a week.

• 2010

  Announced takeover of the Windhoek–Walvis Bay–Lüderitz route from Air Namibia, effective 25 October 2010.

• 2008

  Scheduled services under the name CityLink discontinued after eight years.

• 1993

  Began successfully operating charters and non-scheduled air transport services.

• 1989

  Company established as Nomad Aviation (Pty) Ltd, trading as Bay Air Aviation.

Safe, reliable, OGP-audited charter operator offering all-in-one carrier services in Namibia.

• Charter / VIP Charter

  Charter and non-scheduled air transport services since 1993.

• Medical Evacuation

  Medevac services utilizing Mitsubishi MU2 and Cessna 500 Citation aircraft.

• Oil & Gas Support

  All-in-one carrier services to on/offshore prospecting companies; only company in Namibia offering this.

• Cargo Flights

  Specialized cargo transport for uranium and diamond industries.

• Specialized Services

  Specialized aviation services including search and rescue.

1. 1Bay Air Aviation official websitebay-air.com
2. 2About Us | Bay Air Aviationbay-air.com
3. 3Services | Bay Air Aviationbay-air.com
4. 4Cargo Flights | Bay Air Aviationbay-air.com
5. 5Bay Air Aviation - Wikipedia (German)de.wikipedia.org
6. 6Bay Air Aviation - Wikidatawikidata.org