By: ignewss | Ghana
President John Dramani Mahama has held talks with officials of Boeing as Ghana advances plans to re-establish a national airline, following preliminary studies that have affirmed the project’s viability.
The meeting focused on the roadmap for establishing the proposed airline, with key steps identified to guide the process from planning to eventual operations.
The agreed roadmap includes the search for a strategic airline partner and a technical partner, acquisition of an Air Operator Certificate (AOC), fleet selection and decisions on financing arrangements.
Officials of Boeing assured President Mahama of the company’s continued support throughout the establishment and operational phases of the proposed airline.
The initiative is expected to increase passenger traffic through Ghana’s improved airport infrastructure and support the President’s ambition to position Accra as a leading aviation hub in West Africa.
Beyond its potential impact on the aviation sector, the proposed airline is also expected to create employment opportunities for pilots, cabin crew, aeronautical engineers and aviation management professionals.
The project forms part of broader efforts to strengthen Ghana’s aviation industry and expand the country’s role in regional air transport.
SOURCE: www.ignewss.com | Presidency