- Ghana’s Ministry of Aviation received proposals from 10 investors for domestic airline operations.
- The announcement was made by the Minister of Aviation, Ms Cecilia Abena Dapaah, at the IATA Day in Accra.
- The conference theme focused on aviation as a catalyst for socio-economic development in Ghana.
- The government abolished the 17.5 percent VAT on domestic airfares to boost air travel.
- Plans are underway to establish a national airline for the West African region.
- A new entity will handle air navigation services, while the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority will focus on regulation.
- IATA commended Ghana for its aviation industry transformation.
- The aviation industry globally contributes significantly to GDP and employment.
- Demand for air connectivity is expected to double in the next 20 years.
Source: thisdaylive.com
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