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Calls for More Domestic Airlines Increase NOVEMBER 13-14, 2020 | AVIATIONGHANA.COM Credible Source of Aviation & Tourism News In West Africa Calls for more domestic airlines increase Charles Hanson Adu Appointed Vice Chairman of World Safety and Technical Standing Committee PAGE 03 ACC DUBAI 716USD EMIRATES ACC SECTOR ACCRA DUBAI 670 USD ETHOPIA ACCRA AIRLINES ACCRA DUBAI 620 USD KENYA ACCRA A I R WAYS ACCRA DUBAI 619 USD RWANDA ACCRA AIRLINES BY DOMINICK ANDOH PAGE 02 NOTE- ALL FARES ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY High taxes and charges hinder aviation recovery—AFRAA BY NATASHA APPIAH perational challenges such as high taxes and charges are Ohindering the recovery and sustainability of airlines in this COVID-19 era and require immediate attention, Mr. Abdérahmane Berthé, African Airlines Association (AFRAA) Secretary General has said. African aviation is not expected to return to pre-COVID-19 levels until late 2023. The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) has predicted that African aviation’s recovery will be weaker than expected and reach just 30% of 2019 levels PAGE 02 2 NOVEMBER 13-14, 2020 news AVIATION GHANA Calls for more domestic airlines increase BY DOMINICK ANDOH he increasing demand for World Airlines (AWA) have increased restart operations. equipment for the Ho, Wa, Tamale and domestic air travel, brought frequency in response to demand, the Though there are 13 Ghanaian valid Kumasi airports in recent times. Ton by the need for safe, less lack of more travelling options by air in- Air Operators Certificate (AOC) holders – The demise of local airlines crowded, efficient means of transport country has led to a significant increase which allows them to operate domestic Antrak Air and City Link led the and increased political activity, has in airfares. and regional passenger and cargo flights growth of domestic air travel in the led to calls for more domestic airlines. An Accra-Tamale return flight now – as at March 2018, only seven are active. country more than a decade ago. They The inactivity of Unity Air since costs about GHC 950; Accra-Kumasi A further eight airlines which hold were later joined by Fly 540, Starbow the resumption of domestic flight And Accra-Takoradi return flights now valid Air Carrier Licences (ACL) are and Africa World Airlines (AWA). operations post-COVID-19 lockdown cost between GHC 800 and GHC 900. working with the regulator toward A combination of managerial fragilities, on May 1, 2020, has also meant limited PassionAir and AWA, for instance, attaining an AOC to enable them start difficult operating environment, lack available seats for the domestic market. operate 20 flights per day between their operations. However, some have of financial muscle in a cash-intensive The indigenous airline became the first Accra and Kumasi—the busiest domestic stalled the process by their inability to industry, and poor equipment choice casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic. route. meet stringent regulatory requirements. are but a few of the challenges that It has been inactive since the However, some travellers that spoke The need for such a meeting became brought most of the domestic operators resumption of domestic flightto AviationGhana say they were unable imperative given the growing investment to their knees. operations and doesn’t seem ready to to secure seats to Kumasi and Tamale in on ground airport infrastructure, but City Link suspended operations restart operations. respectively on either airline last Friday there are not enough active airlines five years ago due to various reasons. The procurement process for the and Tuesday respectively. to serve the growing domestic and Fly 540 – a part of African Airline acquisition of two Embraer 145’s for the Industry data show that in regional aviation market. Group, FASTJET – also in May 2014 airline to augment its single aircraft was 2019, a total of 16,499 people The airports operator, Ghana Airports suspended all operations, saying: “The also aborted after the current pandemic travelled by air domestically. Company Limited (GACL), has invested Company intends to fully focus on the derailed its projections. Attempts At Reviving about US$400million in constructing a considerable potential of opportunities “We were in the process of acquiring Defunct Domestic airlines new airport at Ho, rehabilitating the Wa in East and Southern Africa, and this two Embraer 145’s, but due to the The aviation industry regulator, Ghana aerodrome, and the construction of a legacy 540 operation is not, therefore, COVID-19, everything has been put on Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), has new Terminal, Terminal 3, at the Kotoka part of the core low-cost FASTJET hold for now,” a source close to the held meetings with management International Airport (KIA). model”. aborted deal told AviationGhana . of dormant airlines to ascertain the The regulator has also spent significant Though PassionAir and Africa challenges and support they require to sums in the acquisition of navigational High taxes and charges hinder aviation recovery—AFRAA BY NATASHA APPIAH format under the theme: “Redefining Similarly, De Havilland Canada, Desire Bantu Balazire, Chief Executive Air Transport for a New Era”. PRODIGY Avia Solutions Limited of Congo Airways was elected Chairman In absolute numbers, the region Mr. Ricardo de Abreu, the Transport and South African Tourism joined the of the Executive Committee. is expected to see around 45 million Minister of the Republic of Angola said: Associations’ partnership programme Ms. Yvonne Makolo Chief Executive travelers in 2020 rising to 70 million “We are conscious of the enabling role which serves as a forum for industry- of RwandAir was elected 1st Vice travelers in 2021. A full return to 2019 that aviation plays in facilitating trade related organisations to support the Chairperson of the Executive levels (155 million travelers) is not and growing our economies. As we development of air transport in Africa. Committee while Ms. Amal Mint expected until late 2023. collectively navigate these times, we will The 52nd AFRAA AGA re-elected Maouloud, CEO of Mauritania Airlines Though domestic and intra-Africa seek to emerge from this pandemic more Mr. Rui Carreira President of the was elected 2nd Vice Chairperson for travel are expected to lead the revival, resilient, organised and determined to Association for the year 2021. Mr. the year 2021 Mr. Berthé noted that this revival process succeed.” can be facilitated with the review of the During the Assembly, key stakeholders high taxes and charges prevalent in emphasized the importance of many markets across the continent. coordinated efforts and a collaborative “This is a pivotal moment in our approach as a way to secure business history as we aim to reposition the continuity. African air transport market towards An appeal was made to governments recovery and sustainability. Now more and development financial institutions than ever, operational challenges faced to continue supporting the industry as by African Airlines have to be prioritised a means to secure the continent’s social and addressed, especially the high taxes and economic recovery given the sector’s and charges that hinder the growth and strategic contribution to national GDP. recovery of carriers on the continent. TAAG Angola Chief Executive “On our part as AFRAA, we tackled Officer Mr. Rui Carreira said: “Our the crisis by resolutely pivoting our strategic deliberations at this 52nd AGA strategic and tactical resources to have set the foundation for the recovery support recovery efforts. We have and successful restart of our industry. launched an interactive capacity sharing “Although we foresee a slow recovery, portal to provide access to market- we are currently implementing key leading services to African airlines, and measures that will restore passenger developed a recovery plan revolving confidence and optimize our operations CONTACT around 9 pillars of interest to the sector for a more affordable and successful and a comprehensive strategic plan that industry.” 055 257 1241 / 055 515 5585 is geared towards helping the industry This year’s summit saw the expansion meet its aspirations,” Mr. Berthé said at of AFRAA’s fraternity with two new the 52nd Annual General Assembly of members including: Overland Airways AFRAA. Limited and Syphax Airways; bringing The AGA, which was hosted by TAAG the association’s membership to 47 Angola Airlines, was held in virtual African airlines. AVIATION GHANA news NOVEMBER 13-14, 2020 3 Charles Hanson Adu Appointed Vice Chairman of World Safety and Technical Standing Committee The Airport Council International and fire-fighting; (and the removal of (ACI) World Executive Committee on disabled aircraft). Its work especially 3rd November, 2020 approved the relates to ICAO Annex 14 (Aerodromes). nomination and appointment of Mr. The STSC works remotely throughout Charles Hanson Adu, Group Executive, the year but holds two major meetings Airports Management of Ghana Airports at least twice a year at designated Company Limited as the Vice Chairman locations around the world. of the World Safety and Technical Prior to Mr. Charles Hanson Adu’s Standing Committee (STSC). appointment, he previously served as The Safety & Technical Standing Africa’s representative on the STSC. He Committee (STSC) focuses on airport has been part of various working groups planning, design and development; of the STSC leading to the development airspace and airport capacity; physical of guidance documents such as: characteristics of runways, taxiways and -The Emergency
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