Tag: Simon Allotey
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Ing. Simon Allotey to retire from GCAA end of July
The Director General of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, Ing. Simon Allotey, will be retiring from his post on July 31, 2020. His retirement brings to an end a successful career in the Aviation industry spanning over 24 years. He will be replaced by Ing. Charles Kraikue, who has been appointed by President Akufo Addo…
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GCAA loses 95% revenue due to Airport closure to International Passenger Service
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority has told Citi Business News that it has lost almost 95% of its revenue due to the coronavirus induced ban on international passenger travel. The Director General of the GCAA, Simon Allotey, says they have also taken drastic measures such as pay cuts to remain in business. Ghana’s main Airport,…
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GCAA projects 20% drop in revenue as flights reduce over COVID-19 pandemic
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority is anticipating a twenty percent drop in revenue following a drop in the number of flights permitted into the country in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The Director General of the Authority, Ing., Simon Allotey, says they may have to resort to other means to make up for the…
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Aviation safety: African leaders extend deadline to 2022
The deadline for the Abuja declaration by African Ministers of Civil Aviation has been extended to 2022. This was after the 2015 deadline of setting aviation safety standards and targets for Africa was missed. Ghana’s Aviation Minister, Joseph Kofi Adda revealed this at the 22nd meeting of the Africa-Indian Ocean (AFI) planning and implementation regional…
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Ghana to regain permission to fly airline to US by year end
Barring any last minute hitches, Ghana will regain its Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Category one status by the close of 2018. The status will allow Ghana to fly its national carrier directly to the United States after the airline is inaugurated. Ghana lost its prestigious category one status in 2001 following the revocation of the…
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Two new airlines to join domestic flight business
Two more airline companies are tipped to join Ghana’s aviation industry soon. This is according to the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). The Director General of the Authority, Simon Allotey explains that the coming on board of the two should drive competition and impact on the cost of domestic airfares. As Citi Business News explores…
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Baby Jet airlines to start operations by end of 2018 – GCAA
Baby Jet Airlines should commence commercial operations by the end of this year to drive competition in the aviation industry. This is the indication from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). The comment comes days after it announced the start of another domestic airline soon. The aviation authorities are also upbeat about the situation due…