Three airline operators in talks to take off Ghana’s national carrier
The Republic of Ghana is in talks with three airline operators as the country nears the establishment of a national carrier.
Aug 22, 2018: The Republic of Ghana is in talks with three airline operators as the country nears the establishment of a national carrier. The companies will be responsible for financing and help manage the new entity.
Currently, Air Mauritius, Ethiopian Airlines and Abu Dhabi Aviation, are being considered for the private sector participation.
The collapse of Ghana International Airlines in 2010 has warranted the revamping of the national carrier to rake in revenue and help achieve Ghana's objective of becoming an aviation hub. The outgoing aviation minister, Cecilia Dapaah in Accra said the new national carrier would also strengthen Ghana’s position in the aviation sector.
“Cabinet has given approval for the ministries to negotiate with Air Mauritius and Abu Dhabi, whilst continuing with Ethiopian Airlines and other strategic investors to establish a home-based carrier with active Ghanaian participation. The establishment of the carrier has the potential to generate financial and economic benefits with its multiplier effect on Ghana and within the West African sub-region,” she said.
