Tag: Joseph Kofi Adda
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Charles Kraikue sworn in as new Director-General of GCAA
Ing. Charles Kraikue has been sworn in as the new Director-General of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, GCAA. He replaces the outgoing Director-General, Ing. Simon Allotey, who retired from the Authority on July 31, 2020. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony held at the Ministry of Aviation, the sector minister, Joseph Kofi Adda tasked the new…
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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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KIA expansion, New GCAA headquarters projects on course – Kofi Adda
The Ministry of Aviation says two out of the three major expansion projects at the Kotoka International Airport will be ready for public use by early next year. This was made known during a tour of all the three projects. The projects include the Air Navigation Services (ANS) facility, the new headquarters of the Ghana…
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Aviation Minister slams GCAA staff over planned protest to disrupt flights
The Ministry of Aviation has assured passengers of air transport that there will be no disruptions to flights from Monday, March 16, following a threat by the Union and Professional Associations of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), to embark on an industrial action. In a statement responding to the workers threat, Aviation Minister, Joseph Kofi…
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KIA’s Terminal 1 rented out to McDan Aviation – Aviation Minister
The ground floor of Terminal 1 at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA), HAS been rented out to McDan Aviation for 15 years since January 2019. That’s according to the Minister of Aviation, Joseph Kofi Adda. Answering a question on the floor of Parliament, Mr. Adda indicated that all domestic flights were relocated from Terminal 1…
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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…
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Turkish Airlines joins interested parties in new national carrier
Turkish Airlines has expressed interest in partnering the government of Ghana in the establishment of a national carrier. According to the Turkish Ambassador to Ghana, Nesrin Bayazit, Turkey has the capacity to provide the needed support to grow Ghana’s aviation industry. Ambassador Nesrin Bayazit made the disclosure when she paid a courtesy call on the…
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KIA’s Terminal 3 goes live with international flights
From the 15th of September 2018, all international airlines will depart and arrive at the Terminal three of the Kotoka International Airport (KIA). It follows the successful completion of live flights over the past week. Aviation authorities believe the move should reduce pressure on the current Terminal two and improve Ghana’s position in the aviation…