Ghana Explores the Possibility of Buying Planes for a Home Based Carrier

News from Saturday, January 19th, 2019

Source: Graphic.com.gh

2019-01-19

Ghana is exploring the possibility of using planes from Canada and Ethiopia to build the home-based national carrier fleet, said Aviation Minister Joseph Kofi Adda.

Although the number of aircraft in the fleet has not yet been specified, there are currently eight discussions, according to the minister.

He said four of the planes would come from Canada and the rest from Ethiopia.

Adda dropped the hint when he spoke with reporters after Canada's High Commissioner to Ghana, Heather Cameron, paid her a courtesy call in her office in Accra.

The meeting was held in camera.

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The visit aimed to discuss potential areas of collaboration between Ghana and Canada to strengthen the aviation sector.

In addition to discussing home carrier issues, they also discussed the capacity building and export credit facilities that Ghana could obtain from Canada.

Mr Adda said he is satisfied with the long years of bilateral relations between Ghana and Canada and called on the Government of Canada to help Ghana 's aviation sector become the center of the country. aviation of West Africa.

Mr Adda said that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo had made the aviation sector a priority sector because of the positive impact of a strong air transport sector on the economy. ;economy.

Canada, he said, has a good track record in aviation, particularly in the manufacture of aircraft at the Bombardier plant in Toronto.

"Our discussion also focused on credit facilities that will help us acquire aircraft and strengthen our capabilities, such as training pilots and acquiring equipment for schools, for pilot training and training. support, "he said.

Mutual benefit

For her part, Cameron said the closed meeting with the minister was part of the year 's launch plan by discussing what the two countries could accomplish together in the aviation sector. .

She added that Canada and Ghana have a very long-standing and important partnership and that the two countries are continuing their efforts to strengthen their relations in their mutual interest.

Diplomatic relations between the two countries go back to Ghana's independence and Ghana was Canada's first international development partner, she said.

"Aviation is an important sector in Canada and is also important for Ghana's economic development and we are delighted that Canadian Bombardier is flying here in Ghana. There is a lot of growth potential, "she said.

Cameron said Canada and Ghana would discuss other strategies, including data collection through training and the provision of other services.

The envoy said that working together would be beneficial for both countries.

Last year, Ghana signed air service agreements with Canada and two other countries to boost the aviation sector.

This operation is expected to increase the number of pbadengers in the respective countries, as airlines could soon travel directly from Accra to partner countries.