Accra, Ghana//-The newly constituted governing board of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), chaired by Ing. Simon Molai Allotey, has pledged to work closely with management and staff to restore Ghana’s top position in Africa’s aviation industry.
Category: Aviation
A $14,520 Visa Burden: The Cost of a Divided Africa
Accra, Ghana//-As we count down to the start of the Trans African Tourism and Unity Campaign, we face a sobering reality. Our team of 12 Ghanaians, including four members of the media crew from Ghana Television, will spend $11,520 on visa fees to travel across 39 African countries.
Commissioner-General of Ghana Boundary Commission Calls on GCAA
Accra, Ghana//-The Commissioner-General of the Ghana Boundary Commission, Brigadier General Anthony Ntem, led a delegation to pay a courtesy call on the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) at Kotoka International Airport.
Ghana’s Presidential Jet Grounded in France for Over 4 Months Amid Technical Faults
Ghana’s Presidential Jet, the Dassault Falcon 900EX EASy, has reportedly been grounded in France for four months beyond its scheduled return date due to extensive maintenance issues.
188 Ghanaians Face U.S. Deportation
Accra, Ghana//-The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that 188 Ghanaians are officially on a U.S. deportation list, as part of a renewed immigration crackdown under President Donald Trump’s administration.
GCAA, South Korea Sign Letter of Intent to Advance Ghana’s Drone Sector
Accra, Ghana//-The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the Korea Transportation Safety Authority (KOTSA) have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) on the formulation of a Drone Sector Roadmap and Candidate Projects.
Do Not Apply For Visa Through Agents; They Are Liars – U.S. Consul General
The Consul General at the United States Embassy in Ghana, Mr Elliot Fertik, has advised Ghanaians seeking to travel to the United States to refrain from using so-called visa agents or consultants, warning that such practices often lead to unsuccessful applications and misinformation.
Iran-Israel War: Ghana to Evacuate Its Citizens from Iran
Accra, Ghana//-The Government of Ghana has announced plans to evacuate its citizens from Iran in response to the deepening conflict between Israel and Iran.
Ghana Among 35 Countries Face US Travel Ban
The Trump administration is reportedly considering adding 36 more countries to the travel ban list, out of which 25 are African countries, and it includes Ghana is included.
Emirates Logistics Embarks on Kenya Expansion at Tatu City SEZ
TATU CITY, Kenya// — Emirates Logistics, a leading supply chain and logistics provider in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, has announced its expansion into Kenya, where it will construct a state-of-the-art facility at Tatu City SEZ, Africa’s leading new city, located just 30 minutes from Kenya’s capital, Nairobi.