Making Ghana Aviation Hub for West Africa, My Target – Akufo- Addo

President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo- Addo says his administration has initiated policies that will ultimately position Ghana to be the aviation hub in West Africa.

Addressing participants at the first Aerospace and Aviation Exhibition of West Africa, dubbed “African Airshow” under the theme: “Connecting Aviation Professionals Across all Areas of the Industry within the African Market”, President Akufo- Addo said several projects such as the construction of terminal three at the Kotoka International Airport, the construction of the Modern Air Navigation Services Centre and the construction of phase two of both the Kumasi and Tamale Airports are all part of the grand plan to build a strong aviation sector in Ghana and also for the anticipated air traffic growth in Ghana.

“It is the vision of government to establish Ghana locally as the aviation hub for West Africa and as the preferred destination of choice for travelers. Government hopes to achieve this by working with the private sector to offer modern, attractive air transport infrastructure by building capacity and establishing institutional and policy framework to enhance security and safety of air services,” the President said.

The African Airshow

This pioneering African Airshow event focuses on and integrates three critical areas in the world of aviation, namely:

Airport Infrastructures and Suppliers

One of the aims of the African Air Show is to highlight the importance of infrastructure within aviation, including airport procurement, supplies, solutions and technology. The African Air Show will attract key aviation industry players to discover first-hand the range of new technologies and solutions that the industry has to offer. The African Air Show is an ideal platform to discover the latest technologies and learn about emerging trends and networking with key decision- makers and get first-hand knowledge about the industry’s present and future growth.

By 2040, all airports on the African Continent will need to be expanded or supplemented by additional airports so as to handle the anticipated growth of 350% to 600% over current air passenger levels in Air Traffic.

Human Capital Development

With the growth rate in African Aviation (around 6.3%) surpassing the global growth rate (hovering around 4.5%), the urgency to address human capital needs for the next 25 years has become a critical imperative. Ghana, alone, is experiencing a growth rate of over 9.2%. The African Air Show will focus on the latest trends, training and recruitment within the aviation industry so as to prepare Africa to meet the challenges of the next 25 years.

The Conference aims to provide an opportunity to chart out career opportunities in African Aviation, ask questions of industry experts and enjoy a hands-on experience within the aviation and aerospace industry thus empowering Africa through training and human capital development!

The African Air Show promotes the belief that human capital development will continue to be rooted in a strong training culture which integrates experiences of the past with the massive requirements of the future.

The Conference will address the issue that training not only delivers operational effectiveness but also caters to the dreams, aspirations and ambitions of individuals looking for a long term career in the aviation industry.

With Africa at the forefront of global aviation growth, the Conference will offer participants an ideal platform to be at the forefront of the fastest growth rates in aviation and airport-related human capital opportunities.

The Aviation Exhibition: Connecting the World of Aviation to the African Market

The Conference presents the largest exhibition for General, Business and Commercial Aviation in Africa. The African Air Show brings together major players within the aviation industry, enabling a demanding clientele to discover the industry’s latest developments and innovations in a remarkable and convenient location.

General, business and commercial aviation have seen strong growth within Africa in terms of number of movements and registered aircrafts which have increased steadily over the last few years. Part of this growth is due to a growing demand by African companies to efficiently transport teams to remote areas in certain industries such as mining, oil and gas.

Africa is a fertile market for the growth of General, Business and Commercial Aviation as well as growing Airport Infrastructure Demand thus predicting.

By: Ghana/Ultimatefmonline.com/106.9FM/Presidency

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President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo- Addo says his administration has initiated policies that will ultimately position Ghana to be the aviation hub in West Africa. Addressing participants at the first Aerospace and Aviation Exhibition of West Africa, dubbed “African Airshow” under the theme: “Connecting Aviation Professionals Across all Areas of the Industry […]

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