Category: Transport
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Interest rate on loan for KIA Terminal 3 project expensive – Kofi Adda
Ghana’s Aviation Minister Joseph Kofi Adda has described the interest rate for the loan secured for the construction of the Terminal 3 at Kotoka International Airport as too much. In 2015, Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) secured a US$250 million loan for the construction of Terminal 3 at an interest rate of Libor plus 8.5%. The…
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Airlines to pay $5 more for using KIA Terminal 3 counters
Effective today [March 1,2019], Airline companies using the Terminal Three facility at the Kotoka International Airport will pay 5 dollars per hour for using the counters at the facility. The new fee which is known as the Check-in Counter fee, was disclosed in a letter which was sent by the Ghana Airport Company to the…
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GCAA issues first certificate for commercial drone services
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority(GCAA) has issued the first certificate for the operation of commercial drone services in the country. SKT Aeroshutter the company which was awarded the permit will operate in the agricultural, mining and construction sectors. Drone services are quite common in Ghana but for only recreational services such as of videoing. Commercial…
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AWA, South African Airways partner to enhance operations
Domestic Airline, Africa World Airlines (AWA) and South Africa Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalize and enhance corporation between the two Airlines. Chief Executive Officer of South Africa Airlines Vuyani Jarana explained that the partnership was going to expand connectivity for Africa. “We are a firm believer that for Africa to…
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Shippers Authority projects 10% cargo quantity growth after missing target in 2018
The Ghana Shippers Authority has projected a 10 percent over all cargo quantity growth for this year. The GSA last year projected same but was able to meet 8 percent of that projection. The projection was made by the Chief Executive Officer of the Authority, Ms. Benonita Bismarck while presenting the Shipping Quarter and outlook…
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GCAA starts investigations into extortion, coercion at KIA
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has commenced an investigation into some reported extortion of money on passengers at the Kotoka International Airport(KIA). The authority described the alleged acts as highly unprofessional, unethical and unacceptable. A statement copied to Citi Business news assured that the Ghana Airports Company Ltd has been directed to put in…
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Airbus scraps A380 superjumbo jet as sales slump
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has pulled the plug on its struggling A380 superjumbo, which entered service just 12 years ago. Airbus said last deliveries of the world’s largest passenger aircraft, which cost about $25bn to develop, would be made in 2021. The decision comes after Emirates, the largest A380 customer, cut its order. The A380…
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Air France unveils its new long-haul travel cabins on Ghana route
Air France has unveiled its new long-haul travel cabins exclusively available on board its Airbus A330s. The company offers a new travel experience in its Business (36 seats), Premium Economy (21 seats) and Economy (167 seats) cabins. 15 aircraft will be completely redesigned by 2020 thanks to a global investment of 140 million euros. The…
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Freight forwarders call on gov’t to resolve UNI-PASS, West Blue clone case
The Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF) has called on the government to look into issues surrounding the Ghana National Single Window Software. This they say will aid smooth operations of the system at the ports. West Blue Consulting has sued Ghana Link Network Services, Customs UNI-PASS International Agency and Work Smart Limited for allegedly…
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Ghana Airport Company MD sacked
The Managing Director of the Ghana Airport Company Limited, Mr. John Dekyem Attafuah, has been sacked from his position with immediate effect. According to sources, the dismissal letter dated 16th January 2019, was signed by the Aviation Minister, Joseph Kofi Adda, and addressed to the Board Chairman. Mr. John Dekyem Attafuah has been directed to…