President Mahama meets Boeing Group over plans to re-establish Ghana’s National Airline
President John Dramani Mahama has held discussions with officials of the Boeing Group on plans to re-establish a national airline for Ghana, with the aviation giant providing technical support towards the initiative. Preliminary studies have affirmed the viability of the proposed airline, paving the way for the development of a roadmap for its establishment. The […]
President John Dramani Mahama recently held a meeting with officials from Boeing as the company backs Ghana's efforts to reintroduce a national airline. Initial assessments have confirmed that the project is feasible. A plan has been drawn up for establishing the new airline, which includes identifying a strategic airline partner and a technical collaborator.
The process will also involve obtaining an Air Operators Certificate, selecting and financing a fleet of aircraft. The Boeing delegation expressed confidence in their continued support throughout the airline's establishment and operations.
The new airline is expected to boost the utilization of Ghana's upgraded airport facilities and fulfill President Mahama's ambition of making Accra a leading aviation hub in West Africa. The venture is anticipated to generate numerous jobs in the aviation sector, including positions for pilots, cabin crew, aeronautical engineers, and aviation management specialists.
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