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  Ghana Airways - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
On 28 July 2004, Ghana Airways was barred from flying to and from the United States for safety reasons.
The airline ceased all operations and has since been replaced by Ghana International Airlines, a private-public partnership, as the national carrier of Ghana.
Ghana Airways flew to North America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ghana_Airways   (298 words)

  
 Ghana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ghana, officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa.
Ghana is divided into 10 regions, which are then subdivided into a total of 138 districts.
Ghana has 12,630 primary schools, 5,450 junior secondary schools, 503 senior secondary schools, 21 training colleges, 18 technical institutions, two diploma-awarding institutions and five universities serving a population of 18 million; this means that most Ghanaians have relatively easy access to good education.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ghana   (2140 words)

  
 NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Ghana Airways
Ghana International Airlines is the newly designated (in 2005) national flag carrier of Ghana, replacing the defunct Ghana Airways that ceased operations in 2004.
Ghana Airways McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 is a three-engined long-range airliner, with two engines mounted on underwing pylons and a third engine at the base of the vertical stabilizer.
The airline has ceased all operations and has been replaced by Ghana International Airlines, a private-public partnership, as the national carrier of Ghana.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Ghana-Airways   (1654 words)

  
 Ghana International Airlines - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
The airline was set up in 2004 as a partnership between the Government of Ghana and a group of private international investors.
Ghana International Airlines commenced operations on October 29, 2005 with daily flights between Accra and London Gatwick.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ghana_International_Airlines   (140 words)

  
 Ghana International Airlines - Maiden Flight
GIA is the new national carrier formed in partnership between the government of Ghana which has an equity share of 70 per cent and a consortium of international private investors who owe the remaining shares.
The airline which was incorporated in the country in 2004, was awarded an Air Carrier License number 197 by the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority on December 31, 2004.
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) also issued GIA with an Air Operators Certificate (AOC) to commence business and an operating permit to enable it to code-share with Ethiopian Airlines and Lufthansa on the Accra-Lagos-Accra route and with KLM on the Accra-Amsterdam-Accra route.
www.ghanainternationalairlines.com /p1giamaidenflt.shtml   (474 words)

  
 Business News of Thursday, 15 July 2004
Ghana International Airlines is also asking government, which is listed as a shareholder, in proposal, to ensure that Ghana International Airlines obtains the necessary licenses and routes with full rights.
Ghana International in their situation analysis said that the problems of Ghana Airways had to do with high initial investment and recurrent costs, poor quality service, legacy systems and outdated technologies which are very difficult to migrate to new technologies.
Ghana International said in their proposal that they were going to make the airline a special purpose airline using the JetBlue model and acting as a feeder airline in the West African sub-region to other airlines flying the European routes.
www.ghanaweb.com /GhanaHomePage/economy/artikel.php?ID=61740&nav=next   (1228 words)

  
 Ghana International Airlines - Career Postings
Ghana International Airlines (GIA) is the new national airline of Ghana.
GIA is currently recruiting ambitious and honest individuals to join its team.
If you are driven by the excitement of joining a new airline, are customer focused, have excellent communication skills and possess the ability to handle change in a dynamic and fast moving environment, then we would like to hear from you.
www.fly-ghana.com /crewrecruitment.shtml   (241 words)

  
 Ghana Review International - A Free News agency for Ghanaian News
The intervention of GIA is about the fifth company to have been mentioned in the negotiations of a take over of the Airways and it has come with newer dimensions where it will bring equipment and efficient management skills.
Ghana Airways has been recently embroiled in a management crisis in which a number of passengers have been left stranded both at home and abroad as well as having its aircraft seized in the US.
Ghana Airways currently has four aircraft, including the one under seizure with the government recently saying it would take over the 160 million dollars debt incurred by the National Carrier as a means of putting it on a sound financial footing.
www.ghanareview.com /review/index.php?class=all&date=2004-08-18&id=6452   (377 words)

  
 Graphic Ghana - News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Ghana International Airlines (GIA),the aviation consortium formed after the collapse of Ghana Airways,began operations last Saturday with its maiden flight from Accra to Gatwick,London.
GIA is a consortium of international private investors and was incorporated in the country in 2004 when it was given the mandate to start a new airline.
He predicted that the commencement of the daily flight would help boost tourism in the country.The Deputy Director-General(Technical) of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA),Mr Simon Allotey,said GIA was the 20th scheduled international airline serving the country and assured all of the GCAA’s maximum co-operation and support.
www.graphicghana.info /article.asp?artid=8873   (524 words)

  
 Graphic Ghana - News
Documents made available to the Graphic indicated that GIA had been designated a “national carrier” by the Ministry of Road Transport to fly the national flag and it was currently awaiting its Aircraft Operating Certificate from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).
He said presently, GIA had a workforce of 27 who were putting the airline into shape and added that it would commence the employment of regular workers by next month.
On the issue of Ghana Airways staff, most of whom had been made redundant after the company was closed down, Mr Mendis said since the airline was a different entity from Ghana Airways, applications would be sought from interested staff who would want to work with the new airline.
www.graphicghana.com /article.asp?artid=5130   (461 words)

  
 afrol News - New Ghana airliner gears up operations
The new airline is to become the national air carrier of Ghana, replacing the old national airline, which is currently winding down.
Ghana International Airlines was now "actively negotiating for the necessary aircraft to implement its business plan and anticipates an initial fleet of 8 to 10 wide and narrow body aircraft."
Both Ghana International Airlines and the government of Ghana said they "consider the creation of a viable, reliable airline in Ghana to be a critical component of the ongoing economic transformation already underway in Ghana."
www.afrol.com /articles/15063   (526 words)

  
 Can Ghana International Airlines restore ECOWAS pride?
Yes the name may have changed from Ghana Airways to Ghana International Airline, and in any major business, investors/businessmen tend to seek returns for their initial investments first and foremost than mere national sentiments.
However looking at the airline industry as a whole, the turbulence and the fold up of major airlines is now part and parcel of the whole restructuring of the industry.
Ghana “Airways” International Airline is the only national airline remaining in the sub-region, however without the drastic measures taken by President Kufuor the national airline would have gone the same way as the rest.
www.ghanaweb.com /GhanaHomePage/features/artikel.php?ID=75464   (674 words)

  
 africanflyer » Ghana International Airlines
Ghana International Airlines is set to start services to Dusseldorf, Germany from Accra as of December 30.
As posted earlier, Ethiopian Airlines had been in negotiations with the government of Ghana and Ghana International Airlines (Ghana Airways’ successor) for a stake in the new airlines.
At issue are furloughed Ghana Airways staff and their payments, alleged mishandling of the bidding process for GIA and everything else in between.
www.africanflyer.com /category/ghana-airways   (560 words)

  
 Ghana International Airlines Gearing Up Operations
ACCRA, Ghana, Dec. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The Republic of Ghana ("Government") and the U.S. consortium, GIA-USA, LLC ("GIA"), are pleased to announce that definitive agreements have been signed creating a new airline based in Accra, Ghana.
The new airline will be the national air carrier of Ghana, replacing the old national airline, which is currently winding down.
Both GIAL and the Government consider the creation of a viable, reliable airline in Ghana to be a critical component of the ongoing economic transformation already underway in Ghana.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/12-17-2004/0002639611&EDATE=   (537 words)

  
 Ghana Civil Aviation Authority   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Ghana Civil Aviation Authority on Monday August 8, 2005 issued Ghana International Airlines (GIA) an operating permit to code-share with Ethiopian Airlines and Lufthansa on the Accra-Lagos-Accra route and with KLM on the Accra-Amsterdam-Accra routes respectively.
The impression that GIA had not commernced certification process as of August 4, 2005 is incorrect since the airline was issued an Air Carrier's Licence (ACL) on December 31, 2004.
GCAA notes with appreciation that GIA is currently undergoing certification process for the grant of an Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) to enable it commence full-scale operations, including flights to the United States.
www.gcaa.com.gh /gia.htm   (98 words)

  
 Graphic Ghana - News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
“GIA’s vision is to be the leading and most respected airline in Africa,” he said.To ensure passenger comfort, Mr Crabbe said the 200 seater plane had been reconfigured into 160 seats made up of 144 economy and 16 business class.
According to Mr Crabbe,two 767-300ER aircraft and MD 90s would be added to GIA's fleet of aircraft in January to boost their business operations,both on the international and regional routes.
The Vice President of Operations,Mr Albert Vitale,said to ensure that the airline became efficient,it was going to ensure that it re-trained its staff so that they gave their maximum best.
www.graphicghana.info /article.asp?artid=8675   (454 words)

  
 SkyscraperCity - Africa Aviation thread   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
GIA is now able to publish in Computer Reservation Systems, allowing travel agents in every corner of the world to view flight operations during the summer of 2005.
GIA is the new national carrier of Ghana and is a Ghanaian company formed in partnership between the Government of Ghana and a consortium of international private investors.
In turn, East African Airlines argued that as the only Uganda-owned international airline in operation, it should be given the status of designated the national carrier, including the routes formerly operated by the defunct Uganda Airlines, which collapsed in the 1990's.
www.skyscrapercity.com /showthread.php?t=171888&page=2   (6492 words)

  
 Ghana travel guide - Wikitravel
Ghana is a very friendly country, ideal for first time travellers to Africa, the people are generally very helpful and welcoming.
All International flights are through Kotoka International airport at Accra, it is very central and there are always lots of taxis available, a taxi ride anywhere in the city shouldn't cost more than 40,000 cedis (August 2006)eqv of $4.35.
Because Ghana was colonized by the British, literate Ghanians you meet are able to speak English.(They are not as common as one would think) English is the official language of the country all this means is that official documents are kept in English.
wikitravel.org /en/Ghana   (2666 words)

  
 Ghana International Airlines Passenger Opinions about Ghana International Airlines standards
I travelled for the first time by Ghana International Airline and I have vouched never to travel by this airline ever again.
Aircraft was a B757-200 and had a mix of US and Ghana crews.
Accra airport checkin was quick in the GIA check in area, but immigration lines were very long and airconditioning was not working.
www.airlinequality.com /Forum/ghana_intl.htm   (851 words)

  
 Ghana International flight ticket, Tracker, On-line   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
As a high volume producer for numerous international airlines, Agency have the power to negotiate bulk rates and great discounts to all of the world's destinations, include Ghana flight tickets.
Airlines use consolidators to move market share and fill low yield seats in various market sectors.
Rules vary per airline, and it is important to get these details from your agent before purchasing your tickets.
www.bg-jobs.com /Flights/Ghana.htm   (326 words)

  
 Open Directory - Recreation: Travel: Transportation: Air: Airlines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
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www.dmoz.org /Recreation/Travel/Transportation/Air/Airlines/full-index.html   (3932 words)

  
 Ghana International Airlines unable to become national carrier for Ghana - claim. | Operations > Shipping from ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Ghana International Airlines (GIA) reportedly does not have the capacity and expertise to start a new national airline for Ghana.
Earlier this year, GIA was selected to replace Ghana Airways and become the new national carrier for Ghana.
Although GIA said it has raised USD2.9m as part of its 30% stake to help the new national airline begin operations in June, it has not secured any aircraft yet, reported ghanaweb.com.
www.allbusiness.com /periodicals/article/404718-1.html   (282 words)

  
 Ghanaian Chronicle - Online : The current time is 2:36:29 AM on 8/31/2006   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The lawyer for GIA-USA, LLC and Sammy Crabbe in the GIA-USA, LLC versus the Attorney General’s Department, Ghana International Airlines, and the Chief of Staff and minister of Presidential Affairs, Mr.
Sammy Crabbe have sued the Attorney General Attorney General’s Department, Ghana International Airlines, and the Chief of Staff and Minister for Presidential Affairs, claiming a declaration that the purported termination of the appointment of the management team by the Chief of Staff, Mr.
The other claims are for an injunction to restrain the board of directors of the Ghana International Airlines from acting contrary to the company’s regulations and shareholders’ agreement and general damages for breach of the Agreement.
www.ghanaian-chronicle.com /thestory.asp?id=9790   (466 words)

  
 ghana international airlines, european, airbus, brendan, tonga, taag, haiti, uppsala, club 328, vaccination   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
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europeanfood.info /ghana_international_airlines.html   (1216 words)

  
 Ghana International airlines new destinations are..... - PPRuNe Forums
It is true that with the grounding of Ghana Airways in New York and the revocation of its licenses to operate to the USA, the GCAA (Ghana Civil Aviation Authority) was immediately downgraded from being Class 1 country status for Civil Aviation, to a Class 2 country according to ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) standards.
GIA Finances Ghana Palaver has also learnt that GIA has a foreign exchange account with the Standard Chartered Bank in Accra, and that the account is in credit to the tune of US$2.9 million.
Ghana Palaver can today reveal the identities of the three American Mormon characters behind the Ghana International Airlines (GIA), the alleged “strategic partner” to the Government of Ghana, and they give real cause for concern.
www.pprune.org /forums/showthread.php?s=84f03e6f6bb2cbd8822a3a49b26841d1&threadid=164321   (3489 words)

  
 Club Ghana - News and Articles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
He said just as the government would want a better deal for the country, the GIA was also keen on getting the best, and indicated, 'This is why we are holding the talks to create a win-win situation'.
Analysts have argued that given the current state of Ghana Airways, it would be prudent for the government to either invite a company to go into partnership with it to run the airline or totally dispose of it.
The move by the government to get a partner for the airline has taken another dimension, since it is being speculated in some sections of the media that the Ghana International Airlines is owned by Mormons.
www.clubgh.com /showart.asp?art=150&cat=9   (367 words)

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