Sat, Nov 23, 2019
Country Plans A Flag Carrier To Serve Domestic, Regional And International Routes
The Republic of Ghana has signed a Letter of Intent to purchase up to six Dash 8-400 aircraft from De Havilland Canada. The country recently announced plans to launch a home based carrier in Accra, Ghana to serve domestic, regional and international routes.
“We are very excited to be working with De Havilland Canada to develop our fleet with a modern aircraft that will support the development of our new national airline and provide a strong foundation as we work to build a broader network and become the aviation hub of West Africa,” said Joseph Kofi Adda, Minister of Aviation, Ghana.
“The Dash 8-400 aircraft provides the proven reliability and performance we are seeking and will be a great asset to our airline.
“We are committed to offering our communities state-of-the-art air transportation, and the Dash 8-400 aircraft offers the perfect mix of passenger amenities, cargo capacity, operational economics and environmental credentials to meet our requirements. We are looking forward to finalizing a purchase agreement with De Havilland Canada in the near future and securing up to six Dash 8-400 aircraft for our fleet,” added the Minister.
“It is always a source of pride when our Dash 8-400 aircraft is selected by a new operator and we welcome this opportunity to work with the people of Ghana as they establish their home based carrier,” said Todd Young, Chief Operating Officer, De Havilland Canada. “The advanced Dash 8-400 aircraft continues to prove its capabilities across Africa’s diverse landscape and we are confident that its hot-and-high performance, as well as its short take-off and landing capability will meet the demands of Ghana’s warm, dry coastal areas, its hotter, more humid regions, as well as any challenging airport operations.”
(Source: De Havilland Canada news release. Image from file)
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