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37 years of world-class regulation and air navigation services within the aviation industry – DG of GCAA

The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) celebrated its 37th anniversary on Tuesday with the theme 37 years of world-class regulation and air navigation services within the aviation industry. ING. Charles Ebo Krakuie, the Director General of the GCAA said that, ''for thirty-seven years, GCAA has proudly provided world-class regulation and air navigation services within the aviation industry, connecting people and cultures from all world regions.'' He made mention that the […]

todayMay 18, 2023 37

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Several planes destroyed at Khartoum Airport as fighting continues

Several airplanes have been destroyed at Sudan's Khartoum airport when the airport came under fire during clashes by Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group on Saturday, 15th of April 2023. Several airlines have suspended their operations to Sudan due to the closure of the Khartoum International Airport. The following aircraft have been destroyed so far according to well-informed Twitter account JACDEC: UNHAS Embraer E135 Saudia Airbus […]

todayApril 26, 2023 153

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Pilot makes an emergency landing whiles a snake laid under his seat

Rudolf Erasmus, a pilot, was forced to make an emergency landing on Monday after discovering what is believed to be a 4-foot-long Cape cobra, one of South Africa's most venomous snakes, on board his plane. "This was definitely a first and not something you get trained to handle," Erasmus told TimesLive. Erasmus and his four passengers were flying from Worcester, in the Western Cape, to the old Nelspruit Airfield near […]

todayApril 5, 2023 256 2

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London City Airport scraps the 100ml liquid limit for passengers hand luggage

London City Airport has scrapped the 100ml liquid limit by using high-tech scanners which also allow electronics to be kept in hand luggage at security. Travelers can now carry on up to two liters of liquid, and toiletries no longer have to be put in separate bags. It is the second UK airport to use this technology in all its security lanes, after Teesside introduced it in March. The government […]

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Rebirth Travel and Tours honored at the Ghana  Property Awards 2022

Rebirth Travel and Tours emerged winner of Best Travel House Ghana of the year 2022 at the 14th edition of the Ghana Property Awards. The Founder and CEO of Rebirth Travel and Tours & Rebirth Real Estate and Construction, Mr. Michael Kwadjo Asiedu  who was also adjudged the Best Real Estate Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2021 received the award on behalf of the company. He was grateful to God […]

todayDecember 15, 2022 54

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Ghana Homebased Carrier to Get an Air Operators Certificate in a Couple of Weeks – DG GCAA

The wait for the Ghana Homebased carrier to start operations is almost over as the carrier is at the last stage of certification to get an Air Operators Certificate (AOC). According to the Director-General of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) Ing. Charles Kraikue, at the just ended aviation stakeholders' breakfast meeting today the 15th of December, 2022, the new airline is at the last stage in getting an AOC. […]

todayDecember 15, 2022 238

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Software meant to enhance Aviation Safety out doored at AIB event

A technology software meant to enhance aviation safety by providing real time tracking performance and predict incident-occurrence on aircraft has been introduced to stakeholders in the country’s aviation space. Known as the In-Flight Safety Monitoring System (Star-ISMS), the technology when installed would enable an airline to enhance its commitment to high standards of safety for passengers on board. The Star-ISMS holds the capability to extract big data from an aircraft’s […]

todayNovember 18, 2022 110 1

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GACL Issues Statement on Incident at Terminal 3 Departure Frontage

A statement sited on Ghana Airports Company Limited's social media accounts gives account on how a woman let loose her anger on a KIA car park attendant at the front of the Terminal 3 departure hall at the Kotoka International Airport. The statement reads, "On Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at about 10:45 am, a female foreigner parked on the Pedestrian crossing at Terminal 3 departure frontage, Kotoka International Airport (KIA). […]

todayJuly 14, 2022 363 1

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GACL confirms death of passenger who arrived on United Airlines at KIA

The Ghana Airport Company Limited (GACL) has confirmed that on Friday, June 17, 2022, a middle-aged male passenger arrived onboard United Airlines at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) from Dulles International Airport Washington at approximately 10:20 am in the company of a relative. A statement issued by management of GACL on Saturday, June 18 stated that, the passenger was reported to have complained of tiredness and had difficulty in breathing. […]

todayJune 19, 2022 301 1

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