Ghana’s national airline project nears launch
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Businessdayghana
The task force preparing a new Ghanaian national airline is nearing the end of its work, Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe said. The government wants to relaunch a national carrier to complement airport investments and improve regional connections, according to the minister, who was speaking at the launch of Uganda Airlines’ Accra-Entebbe route.
Ghana’s national airline project is progressing and the task force preparing it is close to completing its work, Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe said, according to Businessdayghana. He was speaking at the launch of Uganda Airlines’ Accra-Entebbe route.
The government believes that a national carrier would complement investments made in airports and strengthen Ghana’s participation in the aviation sector, the minister explained. The country previously operated Ghana Airways, which was liquidated several years ago.
Uganda Airlines, which currently serves Accra four times a week, is targeting a daily service. Its chief executive, Girma Wake, thanked the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority for its support and for granting traffic rights between Accra and Lagos.
