Also known as: GCAA
Ghana Civil Aviation Authority — aviation regulator responsible for safety standards, airline licensing, and drone operations oversight, currently managing regulatory responses to new market entrants and drone industry expansion.
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The Volta River Authority (VRA) will return to the tennis court on Saturday, October 24, 2026, to defend its title at the University of Ghana Corporate Tennis Championship, with GOIL Ghana, Stanbic Bank Ghana and the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) set to challenge for the …
VRA to defend UG Corporate Tennis Championship TitleThe Chronicle
… Airport Screening Intensified The Ministry, working through the Ghana Health Service and other relevant agencies, said it had engaged the Ghana Airports Company Limited, the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority and other stakeholders to improve coordination and preparedness. …
Ghana Steps Up Ebola Surveillance After Cases in Nigeria, KenyaJoy Online
… These include enhanced surveillance and screening at points of entry, particularly at the airport, and engagements with the Ghana Airports Company Limited, the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority and other stakeholders to improve coordination. …
Ghana strengthens Ebola surveillance after cases reported in Kenya and NigeriaThe Ghanaian Times
… The exercise was developed and will be conducted by an Exercise Planning Team made up of representatives from the Ghana Airports Company Limited, Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, Ghana Army and Ghana Police Service. …
GACL to hold full-scale emergency simulation exercise on October 15Joy Online
… An Exercise Planning Team comprising representatives from the Ghana Airports Company Limited, Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, Ghana Army and Ghana Police Service has been tasked with planning and conducting the exercise. …
GACL to hold full-scale emergency simulation exercise on October 15Joy Online
… He said prior approval from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) was required to import, export, sell or operate a drone or its parts. …
Drone ownership does not give unrestricted right to fly anywhere – AnyeniniJoy Online
… The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority’s 2025 international aviation statistics show that Ghana recorded 2,539,034 international passenger movements during the year. …
Mahama’s proposed airline looks to South America, Caribbean as Ghana confronts mounting drug trafficking casesJoy Online
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) says prospective airlines seeking to enter Ghana’s domestic aviation market must meet strict regulatory requirements before they can begin operations. …
GCAA explains why some prospective airlines fail to complete certificationJoy Online
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) says it will not compromise safety and security in its efforts to attract more airlines into Ghana’s domestic aviation market. …
GCAA assures safety won’t be sacrificed to attract more airlinesJoy Online
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) says it is open to more domestic airlines entering the market as part of efforts to increase competition and help drive down airfares. …
GCAA backs more domestic airlines to drive down airfaresThe Volta River Authority will defend its title at the University of Ghana Corporate Tennis Championship on Saturday, October 24, 2026, against GOIL Ghana, Stanbic Bank Ghana, and the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority. VRA won the inaugural 2025 edition by defeating GOIL in the final, winning both doubles matches (9–4 and 9–5).
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Volta River Authority will defend its title at the University of Ghana Corporate Tennis Championship on Saturday, October 24, 2026, against GOIL Ghana, Stanbic Bank Ghana, and the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority. VRA won the inaugural 2025 edition by defeating GOIL in the final, winning both doubles matches (9–4 and 9–5).
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Health has strengthened surveillance and screening at points of entry following Ebola cases reported in Kenya and Nigeria, citing frequent air travel between the countries as a heightened risk factor. The country has not recorded any Ebola cases but is preparing for early detection and management of suspected infections.
21 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Ministry of Health has intensified surveillance, airport screening and emergency preparedness following Ebola cases reported in Kenya and Nigeria, though Ghana has not recorded any cases. The ministry cited direct flights to Kenya and frequent travel to Nigeria as significant risks and is strengthening capacity for early detection and management of suspected infections.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Airports Company Limited will hold a full-scale emergency simulation exercise called "Falcon Eye 2026" at Accra International Airport on October 15, 2026, from 9:00am to 12 noon, to test the airport's preparedness and assess the effectiveness of its emergency plans as required by Ghana Civil Aviation Directives and ICAO standards.
8 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana Airports Company Limited will hold a full-scale emergency simulation exercise at Accra International Airport on October 15, 2026, from 9 am to 12 noon. The exercise, called "FALCON EYE, 2026," will test the airport's emergency response plans and agencies' coordination in line with Ghana Civil Aviation Directives and ICAO requirements.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyer Samson Lardy Anyenini cautioned drone owners that ownership does not grant unrestricted rights to operate the devices in Ghana. He noted that drone operations are regulated under the Ghana Civil Aviation Act, 2024 and the Ghana Civil Aviation (RPAS) Directives, 2018, requiring prior approval from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority and a permit before flying, with additional requirements for commercial operations, night flights, high-altitude flights, and operations near airports.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has proposed that Ghana's planned national airline explore routes to South America and the Caribbean to expand trade and tourism, but analysts question whether passenger traffic data support such expansion, particularly given recent drug-trafficking cases involving Ghana.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority says prospective airlines must meet strict regulatory requirements before operating in Ghana's domestic market, and the authority will not compromise safety and security to increase competition. The GCAA creates a level playing field for applicants and supports those who meet requirements, though applicants bear the greater responsibility to satisfy all necessary criteria.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority says it remains open to new airline operators and will create a level playing field for prospective applicants, provided they meet all regulatory requirements. The Director General stressed that safety and security will not be compromised in the effort to attract more players and increase competition in the domestic aviation market.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's civil aviation regulator says it welcomes more domestic airlines to the market as a way to increase competition and help lower airfares, which are largely set by market forces rather than by regulatory pricing.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority says measures are being taken to help reduce domestic airfares, noting that ticket prices are determined by market forces rather than fixed by the regulator. The GCAA is encouraging new airlines to enter the market and can intervene in cases of anti-competitive practices, expecting that increased competition will bring more capacity and pressure airlines to lower fares.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority says air ticket prices in domestic aviation are deregulated and determined by market forces; the regulator can only intervene in cases of anti-competitive practices or price collusion. The GCAA director general backs increased airline competition as a way to help reduce fares.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
High domestic airfares reflect Ghana's broader "pricing culture" where many inputs and services cost more relative to incomes, plus aviation-specific expenses priced in dollars. Market consolidation from four competing airlines in 2012 to one player by 2017 has also contributed to rising prices.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
High domestic airfares reflect both aviation-specific costs and Ghana's wider "pricing culture," where hotels, accommodation, equipment, and services cost more relative to income levels than comparable offerings elsewhere. Market structure also matters: when the sector had four operators in 2012, fares were lower; consolidation to two main carriers today has contributed to price increases.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority has partnered with the Joint Authorities for Rulemaking on Unmanned Systems to harmonise regulatory standards and build capacity for safe unmanned aircraft operations. The GCAA is adopting a risk-based approach to oversight, developing a National Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management system, and pursuing digital solutions for registration and licensing.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority has denied allegations of abuse of power, intimidation and victimisation against its Director-General Rev. Stephen Wilfred Auther by the Ghana Air Traffic Safety Electronics Association, stating the claims are unfounded. The Authority attributed the dispute to a GhATSEA directive instructing members not to attend to faults or handle equipment in Communication, Navigation and Surveillance rooms following a National Labour Commission ruling that the association lacked capacity to declare a strike.
4 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority has rejected allegations of unfair labour practices and intimidation from the Ghana Air Traffic Safety Electronics Association, citing a National Labour Commission ruling that the proposed strike was illegal on procedural and jurisdictional grounds. The GCAA also defended deploying National Security personnel at its installations as necessary to protect critical aviation infrastructure.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama cut sod for construction of a seven-storey multi-purpose car park and commercial complex at Accra International Airport's Terminal 3, designed to provide about 2,030 covered parking bays and commercial, entertainment and hospitality spaces to meet rising passenger demand. He noted passenger traffic increased from 1.8 million in 2022 to 2.5 million in 2025 and said the project is financed from the balance sheets of aviation authorities without direct government funding.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has endorsed measures by Ghana Airports Company Limited and the Civil Aviation Authority to stop airport workers from soliciting tips from visitors, saying the practice damages Ghana's image and calling on aviation sector workers to uphold professionalism and courtesy.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama cut sod for construction of a seven-storey multi-purpose car park and commercial complex at Terminal 3 of Kotoka International Airport, which will provide approximately 2,030 covered parking bays and commercial and hospitality spaces. The President highlighted that passenger traffic has increased from 1.8 million in 2022 to 2.5 million in 2025, and noted that the project and other ongoing airport infrastructure developments are funded entirely from the balance sheets of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority and Ghana Airports Company Limited.
27 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President Mahama cut the sod for a new seven-storey multi-purpose car park and commercial complex at Terminal 3 of Accra International Airport, designed to provide approximately 2,030 covered parking bays and commercial, entertainment, and hospitality spaces. The project is part of Ghana's aviation expansion strategy, funded entirely by the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority and Ghana Airports Company Limited.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Meteorological Agency says it faces a serious funding challenge as the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority withholds millions of cedis in statutory payments owed for weather services provided to the aviation sector. GMet's Director-General said the arrears are affecting the agency's ability to maintain and upgrade critical equipment needed to provide accurate weather information essential for aviation safety.
24 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Meteorological Agency says the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority owes it more than GH¢50 million in outstanding statutory payments under Act 1002, which requires GCAA to remit 10% of en-route, overflight and landing fees. GMet Director-General Dr Eric Asuman cited inability to independently verify flight data as a major challenge, and said an agreement to settle the arrears reached in March 2026 has not been fully honoured.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Damang Mine, operated by Ghana-owned Engineers and Planners (E&P), has recruited nearly 400 people barely four months into operations following its transition to indigenous ownership in April 2026, with 180 already at work and 60% of employees expected to come from local communities.
12 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Communities around Damang Gold Mine Limited in the western region have applauded the company's management following its takeover of the concession, citing signs of improved collaboration including infrastructure works, local employment opportunities, and structured community engagement.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has introduced a dedicated hotline (0542175636) and a "mystery shopping" system to combat extortion by airport personnel. Staff found engaging in extortion will be publicly named and face disciplinary action, including permanent removal from airport work.
6 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana Airports Company Limited has introduced a "name and shame" policy and dedicated hotline (0542175636) to address extortion by airport personnel. Staff found engaging in extortion will be publicly identified, face disciplinary action, and be barred from working at airports.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chief Executive of Alpha Radio and Chairman of the Ashanti Regional Muslim Peace Committee has renewed calls on President Mahama to enable the Ghana Hajj Board and aviation authorities to organise direct Hajj flights from Kumasi's Prempeh I International Airport for the 2027 pilgrimage, arguing the airport's recent expansion makes it feasible for medium-sized aircraft and would spare pilgrims from the Ashanti, Bono, Bono East, Ahafo, Western North and adjoining regions long road journeys to Accra or Tamale.
3 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Twenty-five healthcare institutions and professionals were recognised for outstanding contributions to Ghana's medical and diagnostic sector at the 5th Ghana Medical and Diagnostic Excellence Awards held in Accra on August 1. The event brought together healthcare practitioners, policymakers, industry leaders and government representatives to celebrate excellence in medical and diagnostic services.
2 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Etihad Airways has notified Ghana's Government of plans to begin direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Accra in 2027, expected to improve air travel and boost trade, tourism, and investment. Ghana's transport minister assured the airline of government support and encouraged it to explore partnership opportunities in re-establishing Ghana's national airline.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →