Ghana International Airlines
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| Ghana International Airlines | ||
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| IATA G0 |
ICAO GHB |
Callsign GHANA AIRLINES |
| Founded | 2005 | |
| Hubs | Kotoka International Airport | |
| Alliance | None | |
| Fleet size | 2 | |
| Destinations | 4 | |
| Headquarters | Accra, Ghana | |
| Key people | G.A.M. Azu, Acting C.E.O. | |
| Website: http://www.fly-ghana.com/ | ||
Ghana International Airlines (GIA) is the newly designated (in 2005) national flag carrier of Ghana, replacing the defunct Ghana Airways that ceased operations in 2004.
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[edit] History
The airline was set up in 2004 as a partnership between the Government of Ghana and a group of private international investors. An experienced team led by Ralph Atkin, founder of SkyWest in the United States was also installed. The management team also included Brian Presbury, former CEO of Kenya Airways, Sean Mendis, Albert Vitale and other experienced airline professionals.
Ghana International Airlines commenced operations on October 29, 2005 with daily flights between Accra and London Gatwick.
[edit] Fleet
| Aircraft | Seat Configuration | Registration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing 757-200 | 16C + 144Y = 160 | N930RD | leased from Ryan International Airlines |
| Boeing 767-300 | 18C + 213Y = 231 | TF-LLA | leased from Icelandair |
[edit] Destinations
- Accra (Kotoka International Airport)
- Johannesburg (O.R. Tambo International Airport)
- London (Gatwick International Airport)
- Lagos (Murtala Mohammed International Airport)
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