8 d. ago Electric Aircraft Maker FlyNow Prepares Saudi Exhibition Debut

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/electric-aircraft-maker-flynow-prepares-saudi-exhibition-debut/FlyNow Aviation is set to display its eCopter at the Saudi Drone Exhibition 2025 in Riyadh, marking another milestone in the growing electric aerial vehicle sector. The company recently completed untethered flight tests as it advances toward commercial operations. The aviation startup established FlyNow Arabia Ltd. in Riyadh last year, positioning itself strategically in the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/electric-aircraft-maker-flynow-prepares-saudi-exhibition-debut/

Transport

1 week ago RwandAir Adds Aircraft as Regional Aviation Push Gains Momentum

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rwandair-adds-aircraft-as-regional-aviation-push-gains-momentum/RwandAir took delivery of two Boeing 737-800 jets in August as part of efforts to restore service stability after recent operational challenges. One aircraft has already entered commercial service, with the second expected to follow shortly. The Rwandan carrier plans to receive a third Boeing 737-800 before year-end, alongside a wide-body Airbus A330-200 that will […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rwandair-adds-aircraft-as-regional-aviation-push-gains-momentum/

Politics

2 w. ago There’s ‘nothing’ like a presidential jet: Shamima explains why Prez flew commercial flight

Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, Shamima Muslim, has clarified why President John Mahama travelled on commercial airlines during his recent trips to Japan and Singapore, instead of using Ghana’s Dassault Falcon 900EX EASy aircraft.

Politics

2 w. ago Traders Advocacy Group Urges Gov’t to Procure State Aircraft for Presidential Safety and National Dignity

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/traders-advocacy-group-urges-govt-to-procure-state-aircraft-for-presidential-safety-and-national-dignity/The Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG) has called on the government and Parliament to urgently acquire a modern state aircraft to safeguard the President and uphold Ghana’s international dignity. In a statement released on Wednesday, TAGG expressed concern over the recent travel inconveniences faced by President John Mahama, noting that even the highest office in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/traders-advocacy-group-urges-govt-to-procure-state-aircraft-for-presidential-safety-and-national-dignity/

Politics

3 w. ago AFG Aviation Ireland Limited Expands African Footprint with CRJ1000 Finance Lease to Nigeria’s Cally Air

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afg-aviation-ireland-limited-expands-african-footprint-with-crj1000-finance-lease-to-nigerias-cally-air/Mr. Christian Hatje, SVP Commercial and Managing Director of AFG Aviation Ireland Limited, with Prince Otu, Governor of Cross River State, Nigeria, overseeing the landmark deal AFG Aviation Ireland Limited (“AFG”), a global leader in commercial aircraft, is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of two Bombardier CRJ1000 aircraft (MSN 19004 and MSN 19009) from […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afg-aviation-ireland-limited-expands-african-footprint-with-crj1000-finance-lease-to-nigerias-cally-air/

Economics

3 w. ago Ghana Airforce Helicopter Crash – An urgent call for an assessment of Ghana’s entire Aviation health

The recent Ghana Air Force (GAF) helicopter crash, which claimed the lives of eight distinguished Ghanaians, has brought renewed urgency to conversations about aviation safety in the country. While investigations are ongoing and the nation continues to grieve, the tragedy underscores the need to reassess not only the maintenance culture of military aircraft but also the overall health of Ghana’s aviation ecosystem. This article reflects on global and national aviation safety challenges, reviews Ghana’s safety frameworks, highlights persistent weaknesses, and proposes actionable reforms.

Events

3 w. ago Ghana Must Prepare for Aviation Safety Amid Sector Growth, Experts Warn

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-must-prepare-for-aviation-safety-amid-sector-growth-experts-warn/Following a military helicopter crash that killed eight, including senior officials, Ghanaian experts are calling for urgent aviation safety reforms. Kofi Bentil, Vice President of policy think tank IMANI Africa, cautioned that aviation expansion inevitably increases accident risks. He stressed that proactive measures are essential to improve survivability. “A military aircraft crash should prompt systemic […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-must-prepare-for-aviation-safety-amid-sector-growth-experts-warn/

Events

3 w. ago Asantehene Demands End to “Petty Politics” Over Ghana’s Aircraft Fleet

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asantehene-demands-end-to-petty-politics-over-ghanas-aircraft-fleet/Ghana’s Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has issued a sharp rebuke to political leaders bickering over presidential and military aircraft, declaring their partisan squabbles a risk to national safety. Speaking at Manhyia Palace on August 13, the monarch urged urgent investment in modern jets and helicopters after the deadly August 6 crash that killed eight […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asantehene-demands-end-to-petty-politics-over-ghanas-aircraft-fleet/

Politics

3 w. ago Asantehene Demands “Ruthless” Galamsey Fight After Fatal Helicopter Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asantehene-demands-ruthless-galamsey-fight-after-fatal-helicopter-crash/Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has called on President Mahama to wage an uncompromising war against illegal mining, declaring Ghana’s August 6 helicopter crash which killed eight officials en route to an anti-galamsey operation must catalyze decisive action. “These deaths cannot be in vain. Redirect the pain into eradicating galamsey forever,” the Asantehene urged during an […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asantehene-demands-ruthless-galamsey-fight-after-fatal-helicopter-crash/

Events

3 w. ago Luton Plant Closure Marks End of Vauxhall Era as UK Auto Output Plummets

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/luton-plant-closure-marks-end-of-vauxhall-era-as-uk-auto-output-plummets/A final gleaming white Vivaro van rolled slowly off the line at Vauxhall’s Luton factory, its horn beeping a farewell salute as workers gathered for photos. Moments later, the century-old production line fell silent forever. The plant, which began building cars in 1905 and produced vital tanks and aircraft engines during World War Two, ceased […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/luton-plant-closure-marks-end-of-vauxhall-era-as-uk-auto-output-plummets/

Politics

4 w. ago Military helicopter crash: What does Ghana’s search and rescue protocol say, and was it flouted?

Following the fatal helicopter crash on August 6, 2025, that claimed the lives of five high-ranking government officials, including two ministers, and three crew members, serious questions are being asked about the speed of Ghana’s response. According to the Ghana Armed Forces, the aircraft departed Accra at 9:12 a.m. en route to Obuasi for official […]

Events

last month Ghana Foreign Minister Questions Divine Justice After Fatal Helicopter Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-foreign-minister-questions-divine-justice-after-fatal-helicopter-crash/Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa expressed profound anguish and theological doubt following a military helicopter crash that killed eight prominent Ghanaians. The aircraft vanished from radar during a flight from Accra to Obuasi on August 6, claiming the lives of Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Murtala Mohammed, and several senior officials and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-foreign-minister-questions-divine-justice-after-fatal-helicopter-crash/

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