Ghana’s aviation industry is set to for more additions soon. This follows indications that an estimated five new airlines are likely to commence operations by next year – 2018.
The development comes on the backdrop of some measures instituted by the government in collaboration with the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority to boost the country’s aviation industry.
Speaking to the media, Director General of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, Samuel Allotey expressed optimism that the proposed airlines will further fuel healthy competition in the industry while, proving the Ghanaian air passengers with a wider variety of quality options.
“There will be more competition in the coming months or by the end of 2019. We will see a few more operators doing local, regional and intercontinental flightsâ€, he said.
The new airlines include the famous , Babyjet Airway, already granted the air carrier license; Montrac Air, Goldstar Air, Smile Air, among others currently considered for licensing by government.
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Aside the aspect of competition and a consequent improvement in air service quality, the launch of these airlines will mark a significant departure from the current local participation in the Ghana’s aviation industry – with only two indigenous airlines (Starbow and Africa World Air) in operations currently. Â
On an earlier development, one of Starbow airline’s flights was involved in a crash over the weekend leaving the company with chances of some short-term negative impact on its local air travel services – particularly, possible sanctions from the GCAA over alleged safety breaches.
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