Defence questioned over alleged hurried transfer of helicopters

Source: The Namibian · 2026-11-11T06:37:59.000Z · Politics

The transfer of three helicopters to the Namibian Air Force from the Government Air Transport Services (GATS) has been questioned in parliament. Independent Patriots for Change shadow defence minister, Aloisius Kangulu, says the aircraft risk mechanical deterioration. Two of the helicopters he alleges have been grounded for six months without routine maintenance or performing flight operations. He claims the helicopters will remain parked in the hangers for prolonged period because of a lack of properly qualified pilots and technicians certified to maintain this specific helicopter models. Kangulu raised the matter on Tuesday in the National Assembly, where he sought answers

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