28 h. ago IATA Study Confirms Rwanda Aviation Model Generates US$160M Impact

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/iata-study-confirms-rwanda-aviation-model-generates-us160m-impact/The International Air Transport Association released comprehensive data quantifying Rwanda’s aviation sector contribution to economic development, showing $160 million in total economic activity supporting 42,000 jobs across the country. The Value of Air Transport study for Rwanda, published September 4, 2025, during the Aviation Africa Summit in Kigali, demonstrates that aviation contributes 1.1% to the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/iata-study-confirms-rwanda-aviation-model-generates-us160m-impact/

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28 h. ago Rwanda’s Aviation Hub Strategy Delivers US$160M Economic Impact

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rwandas-aviation-hub-strategy-delivers-us160m-economic-impact/Rwanda’s strategic aviation investments have generated $160.1 million in economic output while supporting 42,000 jobs, positioning the country as a model for African aviation development according to new IATA data released during the Aviation Africa 2025 Summit. The International Air Transport Association analysis reveals that Rwanda’s aviation sector contributes 1.1% to the country’s GDP, with […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rwandas-aviation-hub-strategy-delivers-us160m-economic-impact/

Economics

7 d. 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/

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8 d. ago Ghanaian aviation journalist Dominick Andoh wins prestigious AWAYA Scholarship

Ghanaian aviation and tourism journalist, Dr Dominick Andoh, has been awarded the Africa Civil Aviation Commission’s (AFCAC) AWAYA Scholarship.

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1 week ago Ghana’s airspace is safe despite recent helicopter incidents—AIB

The Acting Commissioner of the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau (AIB), John M. K. Wumborti, has assured the public that Ghana’s airspace remains safe, despite concerns over the recent Z-9 helicopter crash and emergency landings by other aircraft. Speaking at a press briefing in Accra, Mr Wumborti stressed that aviation in Ghana […]

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2 w. ago Ghana’s Aviation Authority Charts Course for Growth and Safety

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-aviation-authority-charts-course-for-growth-and-safety/Ghana’s aviation leaders are planning for the future amid rising passenger numbers and new global challenges. The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority just wrapped up a three-day strategy workshop to review this year’s performance and draft its corporate plan for the next three years. Acting Director-General Rev. Stephen Wilfred Arthur called for innovation to keep pace […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-aviation-authority-charts-course-for-growth-and-safety/

Culture

2 w. ago Americans Shift to Road Trips as Labor Day Travel Trends Transform

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/americans-shift-to-road-trips-as-labor-day-travel-trends-transform/A new report reveals significant changes in how Americans are approaching Labor Day travel this year, with road trips dominating plans as air travel declines. Nearly two-thirds of travelers will drive to their destinations while only 13 percent plan to fly, reflecting concerns about costs and recent aviation safety incidents. The data shows Generation Z […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/americans-shift-to-road-trips-as-labor-day-travel-trends-transform/

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2 w. ago Air Force pilots are too experienced and disciplined to crash helicopter – Adutwum

Former Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has opened up on aviation safety and Ghana’s broader development agenda.

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2 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/

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2 w. ago Aviation Firm Defends Nkawkaw Helicopter Landing Amid Weather Scare

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/aviation-firm-defends-nkawkaw-helicopter-landing-amid-weather-scare/Volta River Aviation insists safety protocols guided its helicopter’s unscheduled landing in Nkawkaw last week, dismissing speculation about technical failures. Poor visibility forced the precautionary touchdown on August 13, the company clarified, with all passengers and crew unharmed. “Standard procedures were followed, and authorities were notified immediately,” stated legal counsel Nana Yaw Ntrakwah. The firm’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/aviation-firm-defends-nkawkaw-helicopter-landing-amid-weather-scare/

Politics

2 w. ago Air Force pilots are too experienced and discipline to crash the helicopter – Dr. Adutwum

Former Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has opened up on aviation safety and Ghana’s broader development agenda.

Events

2 w. ago Afrik Allianz To Lead The Next Wave Of Global Investments In Africa

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afrik-allianz-to-lead-the-next-wave-of-global-investments-in-africa/United States and Ghanaian registered company Goldstar Air, a private international airline with an issued Air Carrier Licence (ACL/N-SCH No. 0239) from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to operate passenger and cargo flights across West Africa and intercontinental routes, with no liabilities as at today and incentives secured from some major airports worldwide, has […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afrik-allianz-to-lead-the-next-wave-of-global-investments-in-africa/

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2 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.

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2 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 Ghana Banks Trade Safety Buffers for Growth as Liquidity Dips

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-banks-trade-safety-buffers-for-growth-as-liquidity-dips/Ghana’s banking sector is actively shifting cash reserves into loans and investments, driving economic growth but shrinking critical liquidity buffers. New data reveals core liquid assets plunged from 38.9% of total assets in October 2024 to 28.9% by June 2025 a 22.7% drop. Similarly, coverage of short-term liabilities fell from 47% to 35.3%, signaling tighter […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-banks-trade-safety-buffers-for-growth-as-liquidity-dips/

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3 w. ago ‘They’re not registered with us’ – GMet questions source of weather data for VRA helicopter after series of forced landings

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) is questioning how a Volta River Aviation helicopter has been making flight decisions after a spate of emergency landings, despite not being registered with the agency.

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3 w. ago Goldstar Air Mourns With Ghanaians Over The Loss Of Eight Precious Lives In The Recent Helicopter Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/goldstar-air-mourns-with-ghanaians-over-the-loss-of-eight-precious-lives-in-the-recent-helicopter-crash/Ghanaian and United States registered company Goldstar Air, a private international airline with an issued Air Carrier Licence from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, has been shaken to the core by the devastating news of the helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, which claimed the lives of eight cherished individuals, leaving behind not only […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/goldstar-air-mourns-with-ghanaians-over-the-loss-of-eight-precious-lives-in-the-recent-helicopter-crash/

Events

3 w. ago Same helicopter forced into emergency landing again within two weeks

Concerns over Ghana's aviation safety are escalating after a helicopter, registration number 9G-AFW, was forced into its second emergency landing in two weeks.

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4 w. ago Aviation analyst calls for independent probe into military helicopter crash

Captain Michael Yao Foli, a respected aviation analyst, has highlighted the importance of an independent investigation into the recent military helicopter crash in Ghana, highlighting established international aviation protocols.

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