Botswana’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Hon. Noah Salakae, has provided an update on Air Botswana’s recovery programme.
According to the Minister, Air Botswana is implementing a structured recovery programme aimed at restoring operational capacity and regulatory compliance. Key interventions include intensive crew training, the restoration of crew regulatory currency, simulator and online training, and the repatriation and registration of aircraft from Namibia into Botswana.
The first group of crew members is scheduled to begin training this week, with further training for additional crews arranged for July 2026. The aircraft repatriation and registration process is expected to be completed around mid-July 2026, subject to technical inspections and regulatory approvals.
With crew capacity constraints being addressed and aircraft availability improving, Air Botswana expects operational stability and revenue generation to improve progressively as normal operations are restored.
The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure has indicated that the recovery plan is deliberate, measurable and focused on restoring public confidence while supporting the airline’s financial sustainability and ability to deliver reliable air services.
