Aviation Ghana
Airbus Moves to Reassert Control Over Key Supply Chain Assets
Airbus has completed a targeted acquisition of selected Spirit AeroSystems assets, a move aimed at tightening control over critical parts of its aircraft production as supply-chain resilience becomes a central business priority for the world’s largest...
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Five Key Risks That Will Shape Aviation In 2026
In January 2025,the air transport industry was facing significant headwinds and none more so than the threat of tariffs and the potential retaliation they might provoke. In this challenging context, airlines nevertheless earned a record net profit of...
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Virgin Atlantic Sets New LondonAccra Flight Date
Virgin Atlantic has postponed its planned return to the Accra market indefinitely, pushing back what was expected to be the airline’s first service to Ghana in more than a decade. The London-based carrier had been scheduled to launch daily flights...
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Ghana Turns To Diaspora Bonds As UK Remittances Fall
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is turning to diaspora bonds and other capitalmarket products in a bid to address a sharp decline in remittance inflows from the United Kingdom, one of the country’s most important sources of foreign exchange. Dr Johnson Asiama,...
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Aviation in 2026: Growth on the Horizon, Costs, Fees, and Infrastructure at a Crossroads
From Ghana’s Transit Networks to Global Research Impact: Samuel Yaw Larbi Revolutionizes Logistics & Supply Chain Sustainability and Project Management
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Working Document Ready — Ghana Prepares to Engage Investors for New National Airline
The government has formally developed a business model and operational framework to guide engagement with strategic investors for the re-establishment of a national airline. The disclosure was included in the recent report of the Road and Transport...
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Delta Air Lines Starts Seasonal Accra–Atlanta Service
Delta Air Lines has officially launched its expanded seasonal Accra–Atlanta service, first announced earlier this year, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in Accra. The daily flight, which will operate for six...
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Ghana, Netherlands Partner to Protect Kotoka Airport from Drug trafficking
Ghana has taken a major step toward tightening security at its main gateway, Kotoka International Airport (KIA), with a new funding agreement from the Government of the Netherlands to procure modern full-body scanners to combat narcotics trafficking....
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Lifeline for Zipline, but Ghana misses out
The U.S. Department of State is awarding US$150 million to Zipline, the world’s largest autonomous logistics system, to support the expansion of its life-saving artificial intelligence and robotics infrastructure across Africa. Rwanda, Cote d’Ivoire,...
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IATA Warns of 5G Safety Risks as Ghana Considers Future Network Rollout
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and national regulators worldwide to strengthen technical safeguards that protect aircraft safety systems as global telecommunications...
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2026 Budget: Gov’t Introduces GHC 100 Airport Charge to Fund Major Upgrades
Domestic air passengers may soon pay an additional GHC100 Airport Infrastructure Development Charge (AIDC) if Parliament approves the 2026 Budget presented by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson. The new charge, separate from the existing Airport...
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Prestige: A New Symbol of Homecoming and Heritage for the African Diaspora
For countless sons and daughters of Africa living abroad, Ghana has become more than a destination; it is a journey home. A journey back to roots, to belonging, and to the heartbeat of a continent that continues to inspire the world. Over the past few...
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Obuobia Darko-Opoku appointed Administrator of Ghana Medical Trust Fund
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Ms. Obuobia Darko-Opoku as the Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares) Secretariat. Ms. Obuobia Darko-Opoku will vacate her current role as Deputy Managing Director of the Ghana Airports...
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Singapore’s passport ranked best in the world, Ghana Trails Peers
Singapore continues to dominate the global mobility landscape, securing the #1 spot on the latest Henley Passport Index with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 193 destinations out of 226 worldwide. Other notable strong passports, according to the...
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Ghana rolls out chipembedded passports today
Ghana has started the issuance of chipembedded passports today, Monday, April 28, 2025. The upgraded passports feature advanced biometric capabilities and are designed to gradually replace the existing biometric passports. All current biometric...
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Gov’t acts to curb mobile money fraud with SIM card registration
Mobile phone users are to re-register their phone numbers as part of efforts to build a comprehensive, verifiable, biometriclinked data that will help fight growing mobile money fraud in Ghana. The new registration, which begins on July 1, 2025, is to...
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“Ghana Airlines” attracts new investor
Anew investor has officially tabled an offer to partner the Government of Ghana to establish a new homebased carrier. After unsuccessful attempts at establishing a new national airline with the selection of Ashanti Airlines and its financial partner...
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US Tariff Imposition: Trade Ministry plots mitigation strategies
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness & Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Agyare, is to engage relevant stakeholders this week to assess the full impact of the US tariffs on Ghana’s economy and develop strategies to mitigate any adverse effects. “Various...
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Stephen Wilfred Arthur appointed as Ag. DirectorGeneral of GCAA
In a significant transition within the aviation sector, President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Stephen Wilfred Arthur as the Acting DirectorGeneral of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority ( GCAA). He takes over from Ing. Charles Kraikue, whose...
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Africa recorded the highest aviation accident rate in 2024
Africa recorded 10 aviation accidents in 2024, raising the all-accident rate from 8.36 per million sectors in 2023 to 10.59 in 2024, exceeding the five-year average of 8.46. Despite recording the highest accident rate, IATA’s 2024 Annual Safety...
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IATA World Cargo Symposium 2025: Navigating Geopolitics with Tech & Innovation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2025 World Cargo Symposium (WCS) will focus on digitalisation, sustainability and safety/ security as the key issues in helping the global air cargo industry as it adapts to...
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Economic Forum Advocates Tax and Energy Reforms
The intertwined issues of inefficiencies in the energy sector, the urgent need for tax reforms, and enhanced revenue mobilisation strategies are central to discussions at the ongoing National Economic Forum. Speakers at the two-day National Economic...
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Ghana Mourns the Passing of Aviation Pioneer Alhaji Asuma Banda
Ghana has lost one of its most influential business figures with the recent passing of Alhaji Asuma Banda, a pioneering force in the nation’s aviation sector. At the age of 92, Alhaji Banda, the founder of Antrak Air, succumbed to health complications...
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Ghana to Reopen Expression of Interest for National Airline – President Mahama
The Government of Ghana plans to reopen the Expression of Interest (EoI) process, which aims to attract private sector companies with the necessary expertise and financial capabilities to collaborate to establish a new national airline. Ghana has been...
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President Mahama Harnesses Creative Talent to Boost Tourism Growth
In a strategic move to elevate the tourism sector’s contribution to Ghana’s economy, President John Dramani Mahama has appointed a host of talents from the creative arts and tourism fields. Analysts say this initiative underlines the administration’s...
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VFS Global Launches AIPowered Chatbot for UK visa customers in 141 countries
VFS Global has launched a new Generative AIpowered chatbot to enhance customer support for travellers to the UK. The AI-Powered Chatbot not only utilises advanced Generative AI technology to offer humanlike, conversational support, but does so through...
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Prof Mensah Calls for Structured Cultural Asset Valuation
The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Development Company Ltd. (GTDC), Professor Kobby Mensah, calls for Ghana to urgently develop a structured approach to valuing its cultural assets, including cocoa, folklore, festivals, and...
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Airlines Roll Out Exciting Packages for Lovers
As Valentine’s Day approaches, major airlines in Ghana are making it easier for couples to celebrate their love with enticing travel packages designed for romantic getaways. Notable among them are ASKY Airlines and Air Côte d’Ivoire, both offering...
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Brussels Airlines to start daily flights to Accra
Brussels Airlines, the African specialist within the Lufthansa Group, is set to introduce a seventh weekly to and from Accra, Ghana. Speaking to AviationGhana in Accra last week, Country Manager of Brussels, IIse Adriaen, said the airline will from...
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Qatar Airways to recruit young Ghanaian Cabin Crew
Doha-based Qatar Airways is recruiting young Ghanaians who meet the requisite requirements to join its Cabin Crew. The application portal remains open until January 31, 2025. Successful applicants will be based in Doha, Qatar, and will have the...
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Real Estate Development, Construction Drive Economic growth, Create Jobs
Projects such as Prestige, by i2 Development, spur economic development and create jobs locally
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Airline Operations in Ghana Set for Significant Growth in 2025
Ghana’s aviation landscape is poised for significant enhancement in 2025, with Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways increasing their flight frequencies and the anticipated launch of Relax Airlines and PANAF Air. Effective April 4, 2025, Turkish Airlines...
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VRA, BUI Power and ECG Face Major Overhaul
Energy Ministerdesignate John Abdulai Jinapor has unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at revitalizing Ghana’s struggling energy sector, which is currently grappling with a staggering debt of $3 billion. This financial burden has resulted from...
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Ghana CAA Keeps tabs on China-made Zonda Planes
You may have seen a post on TikTok and other social media platforms featuring a Chinese woman who claims to offer a solution for long road trips between Accra and Kumasi. The solution involves a Zonda-made Chinese aircraft, which anyone interested can...
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African Airlines Fly into European Headwinds
Asignificant number of African airlines have been deemed unsafe to fly in European skies. This list includes 55 carriers from 11 African countries, specifically Angola, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Liberia, Libya, Sudan, Sierra Leone, and...
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President Mahama touts jobs-creation potential of 24-hour Economic Policy
In a bold move to revitalize Ghana’s economic landscape, President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to implement a groundbreaking 24hour economy. This innovative strategy seeks to establish a vibrant economic environment anchored in agriculture...
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John Mahama Takes Office With Ambitious Vision For Aviation & Tourism
In a historic transition, President John Dramani Mahama is to be sworn in today as the newly elected president of Ghana, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the nation’s governance. Known for his previous leadership and commitment to national...
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Despite and partners fail to deliver Ghana’s new national airline
Despite repeated assurances after winning the bid that Ghana’s new national airline, supported by private capital with state backing, would commence operations before the end of last year, Ashanti Airlines and its partners, The Zotus Group, have failed...
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New domestic airline to start operations soon
Anew domestic airline is expected to commence domestic and regional operations soon. This follows the acquisition and branding of its aircraft this week. The new airline, christened Relax Airlines, is expected to operate flights between Accra and...
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Turkish Airlines plans flights to Lomé, Togo
Turkish Airlines, based in Istanbul, has recently identified Lomé, the capital of Togo, as one of the new destinations it plans to include in its flight network. The airline currently services 62 cities in 41 countries in Africa and is looking to...
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Trump’s re-election troubles aviation analysts
Industry watchers have identified Donald Trump’s re-election and the Russia-Ukraine conflict as prominent global risks that threaten the growth of the global aviation industry. Analysts anticipate that the global economy will likely undergo...
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Cash for US$ 50 million Cape Coast Airport Ready – Dr. Bawumia
The Vice President of Ghana and the Flag Bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, says funding for the proposed Cape Coast Airport has been secured as part of the Korean US$2 billion facility. Presenting details of the NPP’s...
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