Tag: GCAA
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AWA denies blame for disabled passenger’s plight
Africa World Airlines (AWA) has told Citi Business News it did not flout any regulations for allegedly disembarking a passenger on a trip to Lagos in April 2017 due to his disability. The airline explains that its decision was largely informed by industry standards and was geared towards protecting the safety of the passenger in…
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Ghana woos Nigerian airlines into its domestic market
The Ministry of Aviation has indicated its readiness to allow competition into Ghana’s domestic air travel space in the short to medium term. The Ministry believes the move should contribute to Ghana’s competitiveness and make the country an attractive aviation hub within the sub-region. According to the Deputy Minister of Aviation, Kwabena Okyere Darko, attempts…
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GCAA improves safety with new Air Traffic Management system
Aviation industry players are hopeful that Ghana will be able to accommodate and manage more aircrafts and increase its revenue from the aviation sector effective next month. This follows the implementation of a new air traffic management equipment at the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). The safety equipment which will primarily be operated by the…
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City Link initiates a comeback after 5 years of inactivity
Local airline company, City Link, has initiated processes for a comeback at least within the short to medium term. This is the indication from the Director General of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, Simon Allotey. According to him, the airline company in February 2017 renewed its air carrier license after five years of inactivity. “City…
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Tax free domestic air tickets likely to start tomorrow
Patrons of local airlines are expected to from Saturday, 1st April 2017, enjoy 17.5 percent slash on air tickets they purchase with the passage of the Appropriation Bill by Parliament. This is the indication from the Aviation Minister, Cecilia Abena Dapaah. The Bill which is expected to be passed today (Friday), will give approval to…
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Aviation Minister hopeful of more funds after GH¢59m allocation
The Aviation Minister, Cecelia Dapaah is confident her outfit’s performance in the aviation sector would warrant an upward review of its budgetary allocation in the mid-year budget review. It follows Parliament’s approval of 59, 392, 362 cedis to the Ministry for 2017. According to her, the ambitious plans outlined by the ministry should culminate in…
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Air Peace starts Accra-Lagos route
Competition on the Accra –Lagos flight route has been intensified with an additional airline operating effective today (February 16, 2017). The Nigerian owned Air Peace which operates an intra-city flight in Nigeria, has since extended its services to Accra due to the increased passenger volumes along the route. The move also comes at a time…
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We will investigate poor services by British Airways – Cecelia Dapaah
The Aviation Minister, Cecelia Dapaah has disclosed that her outfit will investigate allegations of poor services to Ghanaian passengers by British Airways when confirmed by Parliament. The conclusions of the investigations are expected to reduce the charges on luggage and improve treatment of Ghanaian passengers at Heathrow Airport. Though Madam Dapaah admits that the situation…
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GoldStar Air gets license, prepares to fly in 2017 second quarter
GoldStar Air is likely to commence operations by April 2017, barring any last minute hitch. This comes on the back of the granting of an air carrier license by the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, GCAA. The Air Carrier License is among others an indication of the economic and financial strength and capability to operate as…
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Drone users must receive Police permit before flying – GCAA
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has clarified that its new directive on the use of drones is influenced by this year’s general elections. Per the new directive, drone users to secure a written permission from their respective District and Regional police stations before using the equipment. “Not at all, there is nothing to do…