ACCRA (CONVERSEER) – The Government of Ghana has inaugurated a 10-member task force to oversee the establishment of a new National Airline.
The task force is mandate to finalise the business model and operational framework for the national airline, oordinate engagements with potential strategic and technical partners, and overseeing regulatory compliance and certification processes.
It is also mandated to facilitate initial operational arrangements, including staffing, fleet acquisition, and route planning and provide periodic reports and recommendations to the Office of the President through the Ministry of Transport.
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The establishment of a national airline is part of the government’s policy to make Ghana the aviation hub of West Africa, supporting economic development, tourism, and providing employment opportunities for qualified nationals in the aviation industry.
President John Mahama has been taking giant steps since he assumed office this year.