Statement by Air Namibia to continue transporting legal trophies

[U M Prinsloo Snr]

Namibia is a member of CITES since 18 December 1990. The country therefore already, for the last 25 years, actively participates in the protection of our fauna and flora. Strict rules apply to the management of game in Namibia and Air Namibia as National Airline operates under the same rules. We already, since 1990, adhere to the rules and regulations of CITES regarding the transport of all animal trophies.

Any hunt in Namibia is subject to the granting of a permit by The Ministry of Environment & Tourism. The said trophy needs to be prepared and inspected; where after an export permit will be issued by the said Ministry. This means that any trophy that Air Namibia transports, will be an authorized legal trophy subject to various procedures and inspections.

Due to the packing size of trophies, Air Namibia is limited in size and predominantly transports trophies of antelopes.

Nathaly Ahrens
Commercial Manager: Sales & Marketing
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