Emirates in an expansionist mode, deploys its first A350
By Dominick Andoh | Emirates in an expansionist mode, deploys its first A350 | Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates, says the Dubai-based airline is currently in expansion mode and plans to expand into its new mega airport within the next decade. Speaking to AviationGhana on the sidelines of the official inauguration of Emirates’ first A350-900 in Dubai, UAE, Sir...
Ethiopian Airlines to operate first London-Kumasi direct flight
By Dominick Andoh | Ethiopian Airlines to operate first London-Kumasi direct flight | The first direct flight from London (Gatwick) to the Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi in Ghana, is expected to land at the recently – inaugurated Prempeh I International Airport on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Ethiopian Airlines would operate the flight using a Boeing 737-800 that can accommodate 154 passengers,...
First London-Kumasi direct flight to land at Prempeh I Int. Airport on Dec 3
First London-Kumasi direct flight to land at Prempeh I Int. Airport on Dec 3 | The first direct flight from London (Gatwick) to the Ashanti Regional capital Kumasi in Ghana, is expected to land at the recently - inuagurated Prempeh I International Airport on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. The flight would be operated by Ethiopian Airlines using...
Emirates officially unveils first Airbus A350
Emirates officially unveils first Airbus A350 | Emirates has officially unveiled the very first Airbus A350-900 to join its fleet at an exclusive event showcase in Dubai. The event, led by Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline in the presence of His Excellency Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy, was attended by VIP guests, aerospace partners, government officials...
IATA Condemns Spanish Cabin Baggage Decision
IATA Condemns Spanish Cabin Baggage Decision | The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has condemned a decision by the Spanish government to override European law, remove cabin baggage fees for passengers in Spain and fine airlines EUR 179 million. IATA, in a statement, said the move undermines freedom of pricing, which is fundamental to consumer choice and competition, a...
Emirates Adds Fifth Weekly Flight Between Madagascar and Seychelles
Emirates Adds Fifth Weekly Flight Between Madagascar and Seychelles | Emirates has announced a fifth weekly flight on its Dubai - Antananarivo route, starting 13 December 2024 for a period of four weeks to meet demand from holidaymakers during the busy travel period. The additional weekly flight on Fridays will provide more capacity from the world’s fourth largest island...
National Security & NIB Operatives kidnapped Emirates manager – Report
National Security & NIB Operatives kidnapped Emirates manager - Report | The Herald, has uncovered chilling developments revealing that operatives of Ghana’s National Security specially from the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) under the instruction of Nana Attobrah Quaicoe, were involved in last Thursday’s kidnapping of Sylvia Patience Baah, the Airport Services Manager for Emirates Airlines in Accra. The incident, likened...
Update: Emirates Supports Station Manager
Update: Emirates Supports Station Manager | Dubai-based Emirates says it is providing the needed support to its Airport Services Manager in Ghana, Mrs. Sylvia Baah. “We are relieved that our colleague is safe and unharmed. We are providing her with all possible support and would like to request the media to please respect our colleague’s privacy and give...
PassionAir receives first local-based CAMO certification from GCAA
PassionAir receives first local-based CAMO certification from GCAA | Accra-based domestic airline operator PassionAir has received the Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO) certification from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). This certification from the aviation sector regulator marks a significant milestone. It is the first time the GCAA has issued CAMO certification to a Ghanaian company. CAMO serves as an independent...
Hi-Fly Marketing and Plane Talking collaborate to support Africa’s aviation industry.
Hi-Fly Marketing and Plane Talking collaborate to support Africa’s aviation industry | Hi-Fly Marketing and Plane Talking, leaders in aerospace consulting and communications, have established an alliance to provide an expanded set of offerings to support Africa’s growing civil aviation industry. Hi-Fly Marketing’s expertise is in commercial strategy, marketing, talent sourcing, and management consulting while Plane Talking’s is in public...
