Ghana's proposed national airline could return to the skies within 18 months if the government puts in place the necessary structures and implementation arrangements, global aerospace company Boeing has indicated.

The projection follows discussions between President John Dramani Mahama and senior Boeing executives in New York on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly.

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Boeing expressed readiness to support Ghana’s efforts to revive the national carrier, indicating that the proposed 18-month timeline could be achieved if the required groundwork is completed.

The discussions focused on the revival of the airline, including aircraft acquisition and fleet development, as well as broader support for Ghana’s aviation industry.

President Mahama, however, said Ghana's relationship with Boeing should not be limited to the purchase of aircraft, stressing the need for a strategic partnership that would support the development of the country’s aviation ecosystem.

“Ghana does not want its relationship with Boeing to be defined simply by the purchase of aircraft. We want a strategic partnership that helps us build an aviation ecosystem, creating skilled jobs, transferring technology, strengthening our industrial base and positioning Ghana as an aviation and logistics hub for West Africa,” President Mahama said.

He added that the government was seeking international partners willing to invest in Ghana, support capacity building and contribute to the country’s economic transformation agenda.

“As we Reset Ghana, we are looking for partners prepared to invest with us, build capacity with us and share in the prosperity we create. Boeing can be one of those strategic partners,” he stated.

Key discussions also focused on the establishment of a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) hub in Ghana to provide aircraft maintenance services to airlines operating across West Africa and other parts of the continent.

The proposed partnership is also expected to cover aviation training, skills development and technology transfer, with the government seeking to create more high-value employment opportunities for young Ghanaians.

The discussions form part of the government’s broader Reset Ghana agenda, which seeks to attract strategic investments and position the country as a regional hub for aviation, trade and logistics.

However, the actual timeline will depend on the government’s ability to establish the required structures and complete the necessary implementation arrangements.

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