Shortages of aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) can drive up aviation costs, delay aircraft turnaround times, and hamper aircraft reliability.
Category: Aviation
IFATCA, ITF Africa Honour Ghana Civil Aviation Authority Boss
The International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations Africa and Middle East (IFATCA AFM) Region, and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) Africa, have conferred a distinguished honour on the Director-General of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Rev. Stephen Wilfred Arthur.
Ghana: Airfares Rise as Airport Infrastructure Levy Takes Effect From Today
Airline ticket prices for both domestic and international travel are set to increase from today, as carriers begin implementing the government’s Airport Infrastructure Development Levy.
Sub‑Saharan African Economies Among World’s Fastest‑improving in Global Connectedness
Bonn/Johannesburg/New York//- Globalisation remains at a historically high level – despite escalating geopolitical tensions, rising U.S. tariffs, and unprecedented uncertainty about future trade policies.
Is It Safe to Travel to Egypt Right Now? “The Times” Report Reveals Latest Travel Advice and Trips to Cairo
Egypt continues to maintain its position as one of the leading tourist destinations in the Middle East and North Africa, attracting millions of visitors each year thanks to its year-round sunny Red Sea beaches, diverse tourism activities, and a rich civilisation that stretches back thousands of years.
Gov’t: No Ghanaian Casualties as Gov’t Activates Middle East Evacuation Plan
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says no Ghanaian has been killed or injured amid the latest developments in the Middle East, as the government intensifies efforts to protect its citizens in the region.
Staff of Ghana’s Embassy in Iran Successfully Evacuated -Gov’t
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has disclosed that staff of Ghana’s embassy in Iran have been evacuated from that country.
Escalating Middle East Tensions: Accra–Dubai Flights Cancelled As Several Passengers Stranded
Flights from Accra to Dubai were cancelled following reported bombings in Iraq and retaliatory attacks across the region. Information from flight-tracking platforms shows that Emirates flight EK 788, scheduled to depart Kotoka International Airport (ACC) at 7:15 pm GMT on Saturday, 28 February 2026, was cancelled.
African Dev’t Bank, AU Renew Push for Visa-free Travel to Accelerate Africa’s Economic Transformation
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia// — African policymakers, business leaders, and development institutions have renewed calls for visa-free travel across the continent, describing the free movement of people as essential to unlocking Africa’s economic transformation under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Two AFG Aviation Professionals Set New Aviation Industry Horizons Across the African Continent
Dublin, Ireland//- AFG Aviation Ireland Limited (AFG) is significantly deepening its commitment to the African aviation sector through a bold, continent-wide expansion initiative reflecting both its long-term confidence in the region and the accelerating demand for tailored aviation finance and asset solutions across Africa.