The staff of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) began a strike in protest of the encroachment of aviation lands at the La Wireless Station which is adjacent the AU Village in Accra. According to the staff, activities of a private developer on the land is interrupting with critical aviation...
Emirates is stepping up precautionary measures at the airport and onboard to ensure the health and safety of its employees and customers. All cabin crew, boarding agents, and ground staff in direct contact with passengers will now wear personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes a protective disposable gown over...
The changes will come into effect next month. Japan has confirmed that, as of next month, incoming travelers will no longer be bound by the requirement to take a pre-departure coronavirus test. This relaxation marks a key milestone in a country where restrictions have remained in place for a comparatively...
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is at the forefront of aviation safety, with a focus on the allocation of 24-bit addresses and interrogator identification codes for Secondary Surveillance Radar Mode S. This innovative technology promises to enhance aircraft identification and separation within the airspace, ultimately improving aviation safety. In...
The Managing Director of Ghana Airports Company Limited, Mrs. Pamela Djamson-Tettey has indicated a need for urgent review of the GH¢5 Airport Passenger Service Charge (APSC) per passenger for domestic air travel. She made the call when speaking as a panellist at the 4th AviationGhana Stakeholders Meeting, held in Accra...
PassionAir, a leading domestic airline in Ghana, commemorates its 5th anniversary by reflecting on a journey marked by challenges, triumphs and unwavering determination. In an exclusive interview with B&FT, Managing Director Samuel Ato Hagan shared insights into the airline's pivotal moments, accomplishments and future plans. Since its establishment in 2018, PassionAir...
Emirates is celebrating 10 years of enabling mobile phone use on board its aircraft. As a global leader of inflight innovations, Emirates made history in March 2008 by becoming the first airline in the world to allow customers to make and receive calls, as well as send SMS messages...
Ethiopian Airlines has announced a special package to enable Ghanaians to experience the largest religious festival in Africa slated for Addis Ababa on September 26 and 27, 2022. With just US$222 you can spend two days (1 night) immersed in these spirit-filled and enchanting celebrations while experiencing the best of...
Readies to open today International trade revenues expected to go up In line with President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s announcement for the reopening of Kotoka International Airport (KIA) to international traffic on September 1, the Aviation Ministry, in partnership with Zoomlion Ghana Limited (ZGL), has disinfected the KIA and...
Ethiopian Airlines has added four times a week night flights from Accra to its operations. The development complements the Pan-African airline’s seven times regular midday flights, making it the largest operator by frequency servicing the Kotoka International Airport (KIA). As an airline group, it also has one of the largest cargo...