The government has initiated steps to engage qualified investors for the establishment of a new national airline, the Ministry of Transport Ghana has announced.
In a statement signed by Joseph Bukari Nikpe, Minister for Transport on April 28, the Ministry indicated that the proposed airline will be developed as a commercially viable and internationally competitive carrier, with Accra serving as its operational hub for both regional and intercontinental routes.
The engagement process will be carried out in three phases, culminating in the selection of a strategic partner to lead the project.
As part of the process, the Ministry is conducting market sounding and has invited interested aviation partners to begin formal discussions with the Government of Ghana.
According to the statement, prospective partners must either be an existing airline, a subsidiary of an airline, or a consortium authorised by an operating carrier. They are also required to demonstrate expertise in airline operations, management, marketing, route planning and network development.
The selected strategic partner is expected to hold a majority stake in the new joint venture company that will operate the airline.
The airline is expected to run a full service carrier for long haul routes to Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia, while also operating a hybrid or low cost model for regional travel to promote affordability and connectivity. It will further include a cargo division to support trade and logistics, alongside plans for fleet acquisition and deployment in the short, medium and long term, with initial operations targeted before the first quarter of 2027.
Interested investors are required to submit their proposals to the Task Force Secretariat at the Ministry of Transport by May 29, 2026.
“The Government of Ghana reserves the right to accept or to reject any request for inclusion and shall not be liable to any party for its decision to include or exclude any prospective investor,” the statement said.
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