Air Ghana (GO, Accra) has officially launched operations after it was granted an Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) in April. The start-up says it intends to operate a total of five jets over the next three years, of which a first B737-400(F), 9G-AGL (msn 25163), has been leased from Spain's Swiftair (WT, Madrid Barajas).
"This new development represents a very important part and a major step forward in making Accra the number one hub in West Africa. The aircraft will be used to provide a feeder service to West, Central and Southern African countries and once fully operational will significantly increase cargo throughput at Kotoka International Airport," CEO Marwan Traboulsi said marking the occasion.
Operating on behalf of DHL Express, the aircraft was deployed on Air Ghana's maiden route - Abidjan to Lagos via Accra and return - on May 1.
