Ghana to Launch New Airline in mid-2023

Ghana to Launch New Airline in mid-2023

BY GEORGE MWANGI Published on April 10, 2023 1 COMMENTS

Ghana is launching a new national airline sometime in the third quarter of this year. Ghana Airlines will be the country's third attempt at a national carrier after the collapse of Ghana Airways in 2004 and Ghana International Airlines in 2010. 

 

A render of a GhanaAirlines Boeing Dreamliner in flight.
Photo: Boeing

 

The new airline will be a joint venture between Accra-based Ashanti Airlines, UK-based Zotus Group, and the Ghanaian government. Ashanti Airlines will handle licensing and certification while Zotus Group will be the financial and operational partner.

 

Ghana Airlines is expected to launch within the next few months after recently receiving final approval to operate from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority. According to Minister of Transport Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, "[The airline] has satisfied all the requirements and they will soon launch their logo. My information from them is that by the end of May, they will start selling their ticket and by June/July we will see Ghana Airlines flying in the sky". 

 

 

The new airline will start with domestic flights and eventually expand into international flights to destinations in Europe, North America, Asia, and other parts of Africa. The fleet is expected to include several Boeing 787 Dreamliners that will service the longer routes. Ghana Airlines was chosen as the name because the government believed that it would reflect Ghanaian culture and present a good image of the country to international travelers.

 

Photo: Dean Morley | Flickr

 

Ghana has not had its own national airline for more than a decade after two previous attempts. The first airline, Ghana Airways, was launched in 1958 after the country gained independence from the UK. It operated flights to domestic and international destinations until being shut down in 2005 due to high debt and a lack of foreign investment. The second airline, Ghana International Airlines, shut down operations of its one leased aircraft in 2010.

 

 

The government is hoping that Ghana Airlines will succeed and provide an alternative to flying on international carriers when people visit Ghana.

 AeroXplorer is on Telegram! Subscribe to the AeroXplorer Telegram Channel to receive aviation news updates as soon as they are released. View Channel 
George Mwangi
Aviation writer based in Washington, DC. Visited 21 countries on thousands of miles of flights.

Comments (1)

jeff slack What a great livery!
1003d ago • Reply

Add Your Comment

SHARE

TAGS

NEWS Ghana GhanaAirlines Ghana Airways Boeing 787

RECENTLY PUBLISHED

Arizona Helicopter Crash: How a One week after a private helicopter plummeted into the rugged depths of Telegraph Canyon, the aviation community is reeling not only from the loss of four lives but from the glaring systemic failures it has unearthed. NEWS READ MORE »
Air Canada Doubles Down on Regional Strength with Major PAL Airlines Expansion In a strategic move to fortify its presence in Eastern Canada, Air Canada has officially announced its intent to significantly expand and extend its commercial partnership with PAL Airlines. As of January 8, 2026, the two carriers have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) that not only secures regional connectivity for the next decade but also introduces a substantial fleet expansion to meet rising demand in Québec and the Maritimes. NEWS READ MORE »
Flydubai, Turkish, and Pegasus Suspend Flights Amid Escalating Unrest and Digital Blackout Major Middle Eastern and Turkish carriers have abruptly suspended flight operations to the Islamic Republic of Iran today, as a nationwide internet blackout and escalating anti-government protests create a "high-risk" environment for international civil aviation. NEWS READ MORE »


SHOP

$2999
NEW!AeroXplorer Aviation Sweater Use code AVGEEK for 10% off! BUY NOW

FOLLOW US ONLINE