Stephen Wilfred Arthur appointed as Ag. Director-General of GCAA
Accra, Ghana. Stephen Wilfred Arthur appointed as Ag. Director-General of GCAA | By Dominick Andoh | In a significant transition within the aviation sector, President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Stephen Wilfred Arthur as the Acting Director-General of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority ( GCAA). He takes over from Ing. Charles Kraikue, whose appointment was terminated on...
President Fires Ghana Civil Aviation Authority Boss
President Fires Ghana Civil Aviation Authority Boss | By Dominick Andoh | The President has relieved the Director-General of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Ing. Charles Kraikue, of his duties effective immediately. In a letter dated April 2, 2025, and signed by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama, Ing. Kraikue was directed to hand over...
Brussels introduces Twi Language on Ghana-bound flights
Brussels introduces Twi Language on Ghana-bound flights | Brussels Airlines now make local language announcements on flights to Accra, Ghana in Twi language, a move expected to personalise the on-board experience. This is part of the broader initiative by the airline to deepen it connection to the Sub-Saharan African market. Since April 1st, passengers hear take-off and landing messages...
Prez Ruto to address IATA’s ground handling confab in Nairobi
Prez Ruto to address IATA’s ground handling confab in Nairobi | Kenya's President William Ruto will address IATA’s air transport ground handling conference slated for Nairobi, Kenya, from 13 to 15 May 2025. The 37th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) will focus on the need to modernize operations, invest in workforce development, and strengthen coordination and collaboration to improve...
ITA Airways to join Star Alliance
ITA Airways to join Star Alliance | ITA Airways has officially received approval to start the integration process into Star Alliance following a verdict by the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB). Building on its induction into the Lufthansa Group earlier this year, this decision paves the way for its much anticipated entry into the world’s largest airline...
New Ag. Deputy MD of Ghana Airports Company Assumes Office
New Ag. Deputy MD of Ghana Airports Company Assumes Office | The newly appointed Acting Deputy Managing Director of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), Madam Obuobia Darko-Poku, has officially assumed office. Madam Darko-Poku was introduced to the management and staff of the airport operator by the Managing Director of GACL, Mrs. Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare, on Wednesday, 2 April...
US FAA approves United’s first Starlink-equipped aircraft
US FAA approves United's first Starlink-equipped aircraft | The US aviation sector regulator, the FAA, has approved its first Starlink-equipped aircraft type and that the first commercial flight is planned for May, less than eight months after the deal was first announced by United Airlines. The FAA issued a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Embraer 175 and the airline...
Passenger Demand Growth Slows Slightly in February
Passenger Demand Growth Slows Slightly in February | The International Air Transport Association's (IATA) data for February 2025 show that global passenger demand slowed marginally in February. Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 2.6% compared to February 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 2.0% year-on-year. The February load factor was 81.1%...
Musk’s AI firm acquires X for $33 billion
Musk’s AI firm acquires X for $33 billion | Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence firm, xAI, has acquired the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, for $33 billion in an all-stock transaction that further consolidates Musk’s control over his diverse business empire. The announcement, made on Friday, merges two of Musk’s key ventures, which also include Tesla and SpaceX,...
Ethiopian Airlines to roll out Africa’s first Air Taxi network
Ethiopian Airlines to roll out Africa’s first Air Taxi network | Ethiopian Airlines and Archer Aviation are set to deploy an all-electric air taxi network in the East Africa region, utilising Archer’s Midnight aircraft. The companies will collaborate to establish an air taxi network in the region over time, with Archer planning to provide Ethiopian Airlines with a team...
