Tag: aviation ministry
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COVID-19 safety measures enhanced at Terminal 3 ahead of airport reopening – Kofi Adda
The Minister of Aviation, Joseph Kofi Adda says COVID-19 safety protocols have been enhanced at Terminal 3 of the Kotoka International Airport. He made these comments during an inspection of the terminal on Thursday, August 27, 2020, as part of preparations towards a likely reopening of the country’s airports to international flights on September 1.…
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Aviation Ministry revokes GCAA cargo directive over lack of stakeholder consultation
The Aviation Ministry has revoked a directive by the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority that ordered that cargo goods without manifest and air waybills should be ceased. The directive, which was given by the then Director-General of GCAA, Simon Allotey, prior to his retirement stated that all cargo that came into the country without the appropriate…
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Accident Investigation & Prevention Bureau Bill passed to boost air transport safety
Parliament has passed the Accident Investigation and Prevention Bureau Bill, 2020. The Bill, which was approved by Cabinet last month, seeks to among other things establish an autonomous Aircraft Accident Investigation and Prevention Bureau. When assented to by the President, it will boost confidence and safety in Ghana’s air transport sector, and put the country…
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Ghana Airports Company to leverage Revenue Development Policy to sustain operations
The Ghana Airports Company Limited should be able to boost its revenue generation sources with the Aviation Revenue Development Policy Initiative rolled out by the Aviation Ministry. Aviation Minister, Joseph Kofi Adda, believes this should also reduce the over-dependence of such state institutions on the national budget. Already, the Terminal One of the Kotoka International…
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Government considers private sector funding for new aircraft for national airline
The Ministry of Aviation says government is considering allowing private investors to fund the new aircraft to be purchased for the new national airline. The government on Tuesday November 19, 2019, signed a Memorandum of Understanding which will see the purchase of six Dash 8-400 aircraft at the Dubai Airshow and three dreamliners. The new…
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New national airline in the offing
Government has intensified processes towards launching a new national airline soon. According to aviation industry officials, processes have advanced in establishing the necessary policy framework to guide the smooth implementation of the plan. Citi Business News also understands that there have been negotiations with some leading airline companies on best practices to get the national…
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Aviation Ministry woos more local airlines
The Ministry of Aviation has told Citi Business News it is seeking to give opportunities to more airlines to operate in Ghana’s domestic aviation industry. The move according to the Ministry, is to deepen competition and grow Ghana’s transport sector. The Minister of Aviation, Cecilia Dapaah who mentioned the plan to Citi Business News explained…