Ghana has taken another step towards re-establishing a national airline after preliminary studies confirmed the viability of the proposed carrier.
President John Dramani Mahama recently met with Boeing officials to discuss the project, with the aircraft manufacturer pledging continued technical support during the airline’s establishment and operational phases.
According to Pulse, an agreed roadmap includes identifying strategic and technical partners, obtaining an Air Operator Certificate (AOC), selecting an appropriate fleet and finalising financing arrangements.
The proposed airline is expected to operate regional and long-haul passenger services, alongside cargo operations. The government intends to adopt a private-sector-led model, with the state holding a minority stake.
The initiative forms part of Ghana’s ambition to position Accra as a leading aviation hub in West Africa, improve international connectivity and create thousands of aviation-related jobs.
Ghana has been without a national airline since Ghana Airways collapsed in 2004, followed by the closure of Ghana International Airlines in 2010.
