Plans underway to establish a national airline
Ghana has not had a national airline for nearly two decades, since Ghana Airways became defunct.
In light of this, the Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has disclosed the government’s intention to seek partnerships to establish a new national airline.
According to him, the current state of the economy makes it difficult for the government to undertake the project independently.
He made this known during an engagement with the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, where he mentioned that a shortlist of potential partners will soon be revealed.
“You are aware that we inherited a challenged economy, and for now, we cannot establish a national airline. So, we are looking for a partnership. You know, when it comes to partnerships, it will take time. We have to know who they are to partner with you to bring in a national carrier that will fly for a very long time,” he was quoted by CitiNewsroom.com.
Ghana Airways, the country’s official national airline, operated from 1958 until it ceased operations in 2004.
It was succeeded by Ghana International Airlines, which served as the national carrier from 2005 to 2010 before becoming inactive.
The need to revive a national airline has become increasingly pressing as Ghana’s airspace continues to expand.
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