Ghana is moving closer to re-establishing its national airline following high-level discussions between President John Dramani Mahama and US aerospace giant Boeing on technical support for the proposed carrier.
The meeting, announced on November 6, 2026, followed preliminary studies confirming the project’s viability and the adoption of a roadmap for establishing the airline.
According to a statement from the Presidency, the roadmap covers the selection of strategic and technical partners, acquisition of an Air Operator Certificate, fleet selection and financing arrangements.
Boeing has also pledged continued technical support during the airline’s establishment and operations.
The proposed carrier is expected to create thousands of jobs in the aviation sector, while strengthening Ghana’s ambition to position Accra as a leading aviation hub in West Africa through better utilisation of its airport infrastructure.
Ghana has been without a national carrier since Ghana Airways ceased operations in 2004, while its successor, Ghana International Airlines, stopped flying in 2010.
Mahama has expressed optimism that the new airline will commence operations before the end of his tenure in January 2029 but its ownership structure, fleet size and initial routes are yet to be disclosed.
