Audio By Carbonatix
The country should have a new national carrier before the end of this year. Government last year contracted accounting firm, PriceWaterHouseCoopers to work out modalities for the establishment of an airline.
It says it currently receiving proposals from several international carriers that want partner government on this move. The proposed structure will see government own just 10 percent with the remaining taken up by the international carrier.
Transport Minister Fifi Kwetey tells JOYBUSINESS, government has no of being a majority stakeholder in the new carrier but rather a carried interest.
He adds that "the aim now is to have an airline that will be strong when it comes to its regional operations, that will lead to Accra becoming the regional hub, for travels in West Africa."
Government is hoping to settle on the partner out of a lot of applications from the end next month. There are speculations that government could settle of Qatar Airlines
Latest Stories
-
Court dismisses Nana Kwame Bediako’s fresh bid to halt $14.9m judgment
2 hours -
Air India pilot’s reported cannabis test: What it can and can’t tell investigators
2 hours -
France’s top court blocks social media ban for under-15s
2 hours -
Fery wins on return as Djokovic reveals health condition after loss
2 hours -
‘Probably my last year’ – Ronaldo hints at retirement
2 hours -
Arsenal cruise to Community Shield win against disappearing Man City
2 hours -
Barcelona agree ÂŁ65m deal to sign Rodri from Man City
3 hours -
UHAS halts semester exams over administrative, logistical issues
3 hours -
ECG announces planned maintenance outages in parts of Ashanti Region
3 hours -
Sexual harassment has no place in educational institutions – Education Ministry
4 hours -
The growing culture of vacation classes in Ghana: Should students rest or continue schoolwork?
5 hours -
E.P. Church secures radio frequency, prepares to launch Bremen Radio
5 hours -
Two dead and hundreds evacuated as twin fires break out on Greek island
5 hours -
EPCG clears over GH¢11.7m in debt as outgoing moderator calls for tighter controls on borrowing
5 hours -
Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra marks 15 years of premium hospitality
5 hours