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Ghana Civil Aviation Authority

Also known as: GCAA

Ghana Civil Aviation Authority — aviation regulator overseeing air traffic control, runway management, and safety standards, marking 40 years of service in 2026.

2026-05-052026-06-15

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Earlier, the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) claimed the bronze medal with a 2-1 victory over the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) in the third-place play-off.

    Wilmar Africa crowned UGCFL Season Two champions
  3. Joy Online

    On June 9, the team is expected to hold technical and regulatory meetings with officials of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) to gain insights into aviation licensing requirements, regulatory compliance procedures, operational

    VDF, Indian aviation firm, explores aviation investment opportunities at Ho Airport
  4. Joy Online

    The semi-finals of the University of Ghana Corporate Football League (UGCFL) Season 2 delivered an exciting evening of football, with the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) set to battle for third place after suffering defeats to Wilm

    NPA to face GCAA in UGCFL season 2 third-place playoff
  5. Joy Online

    Wilmar Africa and the Ghana Armed Forces Officers Sports Club (GAFOSC) earned their places in the final by defeating the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), respectively.

    Wilmar and Ghana Armed Forces secure spots in UGCFL Season 2 Final
  6. May 2026
  7. Business & Financial Times

    The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority also aims at getting to net zero by 2050. The Forestry sector also has a National REDD+ (Reducing Emmissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries) Strategy where every emission reduction is paid for by the World Bank

    Implementing net-zero commitment: Regulatory and policy updates for businesses
  8. Joy Online

    The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has held a grand finale dinner to climax its month-long 40th anniversary celebrations, with calls for continued collaboration, innovation, and commitment to aviation safety in Ghana.

    Ghana Civil Aviation Authority celebrates 40 years of aviation excellence with a dinner
  9. Joy Online

    The group leaders were next, and Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) made sure their top-of-the-table status meant something.

    UGCFL26 Week 10: Four wins, one draw on Group A’s final night
  10. The Ghanaian Times

    The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has called for continuous collaboration among key stakeholders in the aviation industry to ensure safe airport operations and position Ghana as the preferred aviation destination in the sub-region.

    GCAA calls for more collaboration between stakeholders in aviation industry
  11. Joy Online

    The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has held a conference as part of activities marking its 40th anniversary, bringing together aviation experts, regulators, past employees, and industry stakeholders to discuss the future of Ghana’s aviation sector.

    GCAA@40: Stakeholders discuss future of Ghana’s aviation industry
  12. Joy Online

    The call was made during a conference organised by the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) as part of activities marking its 40th anniversary celebrations in Accra on Tuesday, May 12.

    Stakeholders urged to address growing traffic congestion around Accra International Airport
Sport

Wilmar Africa wins UGCFL Season Two title on debut

The News

Wilmar Africa claimed the University of Ghana Corporate Football League Season Two championship in their debut season by defeating Ghana Armed Forces Officers Sports Club 1-0, with Rolland Tetteh scoring the decisive goal in the second half.

9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Wilmar Africa wins UGCFL Season Two title on debut

    Wilmar Africa claimed the University of Ghana Corporate Football League Season Two championship in their debut season by defeating Ghana Armed Forces Officers Sports Club 1-0, with Rolland Tetteh scoring the decisive goal in the second half.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Indian aviation firm explores helicopter operations at Ho Airport

    A delegation from Chipsan Aviation Limited of India is in Ghana for investment and stakeholder engagement focused on developing helicopter operations at Ho Airport in the Volta Region, with meetings planned with government officials and aviation regulators.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 3 June

  1. NPA and GCAA contest UGCFL Season 2 third-place playoff

    The National Petroleum Authority and Ghana Civil Aviation Authority will face each other in a third-place playoff after losing their semi-final matches in the University of Ghana Corporate Football League Season 2; Wilmar Africa defeated GCAA 2-0 and GAFOSC beat NPA 1-0 in the semi-finals.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Wilmar Africa and Armed Forces reach UGCFL Season 2 final

    Wilmar Africa defeated the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority 2–0, and the Ghana Armed Forces Officers Sports Club beat the National Petroleum Authority 1–0 in the University of Ghana Corporate Football League Season 2 semi-finals to secure their places in the final.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 21 May

  1. Ghana aligns with net-zero agenda through regulatory policy updates

    Ghana has signalled its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and Paris Agreement, with updated Nationally Determined Contributions outlining targets to reduce emissions while sustaining economic growth. For businesses, the shift raises critical issues of compliance, innovation, competitiveness, and long-term viability as regulatory reforms and ESG expectations reshape operations.

    21 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Sunday 17 May

  1. Ghana Civil Aviation Authority marks 40 years with anniversary dinner

    The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority held a grand finale dinner at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City on May 16 to celebrate its 40th anniversary, bringing together aviation industry stakeholders, government officials, and staff to reflect on four decades of service and emphasise the importance of continued collaboration and commitment to aviation safety.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 14 May

  1. UGCFL26 Group A wraps with four wins and one draw

    Match week 10 concluded the Group Stages of the University of Ghana Corporate Football League Season 2 with five matches on 8th May at UG Main Stadium; four dominant wins and one dramatic draw determined the two semi-finalists from Group A.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. GCAA calls for stakeholder collaboration to strengthen aviation safety

    The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority has called for continuous collaboration among key stakeholders including Ghana Airport, Immigration, Customs, and transport agencies to ensure safe airport operations and position Ghana as the preferred aviation destination in the sub-region. The GCAA exercises technical oversight of air traffic control and runway management, and enforces height restrictions on developments near airports to maintain aviation safety standards.

    14 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 13 May

  1. GCAA marks 40th anniversary with aviation stakeholder conference

    Ghana's Civil Aviation Authority held a conference on May 13 at Accra International Airport bringing together aviation experts, regulators, and industry stakeholders to discuss collaboration, safety, innovation, and infrastructure within the aviation sector.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Accra airport growth threatened by traffic and unplanned development

    Aviation stakeholders warned at the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority's 40th anniversary conference that growing traffic congestion and rapid uncontrolled development around Accra International Airport could impede future expansion and operational capacity unless proper planning measures are enforced.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Only 61 of 185 state entities met financial statement deadline

    As of May 1, only 61 out of 185 state-owned enterprises and specified entities submitted their 2025 financial statements to SIGA by the April 30 deadline, representing a 32% compliance rate. More than 100 entities had neither submitted statements nor provided reasons for delays.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 5 May

  1. UGCFL Season 2 Group A final round preview released

    Week 10 marks the final round of the University of Ghana Corporate Football League Season 2 group stages, with the title race still wide open. The standout fixture features Lancaster Accra (16 points) against GFA (17 points), with GCAA leading the group.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online

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