Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, celebrates 20 years of service in Ghana. Since the inaugural flight in January 2004 at Kotoka International Airport using an A330-200 aircraft, Emirates has become a trusted transport partner that connects Ghana to the world and contributes to its vibrant economy and community. Starting...
KEY HIGHLIGHTS: Safety First: McDan Aviation Services has consistently prioritized safety throughout its operations. The AOC further solidifies the company's commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards in the industry. Rigorous safety protocols, continuous training, and adherence to regulatory guidelines are at the core of McDan Aviation’s operational philosophy. Operational Excellence: The attainment...
Rwanda becomes latest African country to offer visa-free access to all Africans Continent has bounced back from setbacks due to COVID-19 travel restrictions Travel around Africa is easier as countries continue to ease visa restrictions Africa is making strides in its visa openness policies, boding well for cross-border travel, ease...
On a symbolic occasion, i2 Development Ghana Limited, the private developer for the much-anticipated Airport Prestige project, to enhance Kotoka International Airport’s skyline, has cut-sod for the construction work to begin with immediate effect. The new development, christened Prestige, which is located adjacent to the Airport Shell Fuel Station and...
International Passengers travelling through Kotoka International Airport (KIA) have the option of accessing the self-service kiosks at Terminal 3 to facilitate swift check-in process. This is part of GACL’s effort to ensure seamless facilitation through KIA. Currently, British Airways, Delta Airlines, United Airlines and Turkish Airlines are enrolled on...
The national airline of Italy, ITA Airways, is gearing up to launch direct flights from Rome to Accra starting June 6, 2024. This new development in the Ghanaian aviation space was officially confirmed by H.E. Daniela d'Orlandi, the Ambassador of Italy to Ghana and Togo, during a courtesy visit to...
Emirates has become the world’s first airline to operate an A380 demonstration flight using 100 Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The flight, proudly commanded by Captain Khalid Binsultan and Captain Philippe Lombet, took off from Dubai International Airport (DXB) with one of four engines powered on 100 percent SAF, helping...
McDan Airlines company has acquired a commercial air carrier licence, in a monumental development for the domestic aviation industry. The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) - industry regulator - lauded McDan's commitment to reshaping the face of aviation in the country. The regulator expressed confidence in McDan’s entry into the...
In the UAE Year of Sustainability, and at the 3rd ICAO Conference on Aviation and Alternative Fuels (CAAF/3) held in Dubai, eight founding entities announced the launch of the ‘Air-CRAFT’ initiative – a UAE-based research consortium focused on developing, producing and scaling sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) technologies. Air-CRAFT, or the...
The Accra route plays a critical role in the growth of British Airways operations within the sub region, Director of Network and Alliances, Neil Alan Chernoff, disclosed to a group of journalists in London last week, during the maiden flight of its London Gatwick route. ‘’We consider our Ghana operations one...