McDan Aviation Limited says it has fully paid the outstanding rent obligations cited by the Ghana Airports Company Limited in the ongoing dispute over the company’s operations at Terminal 1 of the Accra International Airport.

In a statement issued Thursday, March 12, the aviation services company said the rent arrears referenced by the GACL have been fully settled, insisting that the payment delay was temporary and has since been rectified in good faith.

The company says the payment resolves the rent arrears that GACL had earlier cited as grounds for terminating its licence agreement and taking steps to repossess the Terminal 1 facility.

Management of McDan Aviation maintains that the dispute should not have escalated to the termination of the agreement, noting that it has made significant investments in developing Ghana’s first private Fixed Base Operator (FBO) terminal to support private aviation services.

According to the company, the facility was established to enhance premium aviation services in Ghana and position the country as a hub for business and private jet operations within the West African sub-region.

Despite confirming that the rent obligations have now been paid, McDan Aviation argues that the actions taken by GACL to take over the terminal were premature and contrary to the terms of their contract.

The company says the agreement between the two parties requires the Ghana Airports Company to provide a 90-day notice of eviction before taking any action to remove the operator from the facility.
However, McDan Aviation insists that this requirement was not met before officials moved to assume control of the terminal.

The company further alleges that the Airports Company’s actions occurred despite ongoing legal processes, stating that a court injunction had been initiated prior to the takeover of the facility.
McDan Aviation claims officials of the Airports Company entered the premises and removed equipment and other property belonging to the company.

Management describes the development as a breach of contract and a violation of due process, adding that it is preparing to pursue all available legal options.
“McDan Aviation has always acted in good faith and remains committed to honouring its contractual obligations,” the company said in the statement.

It added that the company will take the necessary steps through the courts to protect its investments and enforce the provisions of the agreement governing the facility.

The company says it has invested millions of dollars in developing the private aviation terminal, which was intended to provide specialised services for business jets and high-end aviation operations.

McDan Aviation also emphasised that the investment forms part of broader efforts by the private sector to support the development of Ghana’s aviation industry and attract international business travellers.
While the dispute with the Airports Company continues, McDan Aviation says it remains committed to resolving the matter within the framework of the law.

The company says it will continue to engage relevant stakeholders while pursuing legal remedies to safeguard what it describes as its legitimate business interests and investments in Ghana’s aviation sector.