Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has assured citizens that the country’s national airline will return to operation before the end of his tenure, as the government intensifies efforts to revive the carrier in partnership with American aircraft manufacturer Boeing.
President Mahama disclosed that significant work was underway to re-establish the airline, adding that an official announcement on its launch could be made soon.
Speaking to officials in the United Kingdom, the president said Boeing would support Ghana throughout the airline’s establishment, including providing advice on aircraft acquisition and training for pilots and aviation engineers.
Mahama explained that the partnership would help Ghana develop the technical expertise and operational capacity required to sustain a national carrier.
He expressed confidence that the project would progress successfully, assuring Ghanaians that the airline would return before he leaves office in January 2029.
Meanwhile, Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has indicated that the government is targeting 2027 for the airline’s return to the skies.
Speaking to members of the Ghanaian community in Ottawa, Canada, Ablakwa said a technical committee established by the president had completed and submitted its report on the proposed airline.
He also disclosed that a meeting between Mahama and Boeing executives had taken place to advance discussions on the project.
According to the minister, a direct flight between Ghana and Canada, particularly the Accra–Toronto route, is among the services being prioritised for the proposed carrier.
The revival initiative is expected to improve international connectivity, support trade and tourism, and make travel more convenient for Ghanaians living abroad.
However, the government has yet to announce a confirmed launch date, the airline’s final name, its fleet size or its full operational arrangements.
Ghana’s previous national carrier, Ghana Airways, ceased operations in 2004 following years of financial difficulties and mounting debts. Its successor, Ghana International Airlines, also collapsed in 2010.
The proposed revival represents another attempt to restore a national airline capable of connecting Ghana to international destinations and strengthening the country’s aviation sector.
