President John Mahama has appointed Rev. Stephen Wilfred Arthur, a distinguished aviation expert, as the acting Director General of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).

Rev. Arthur brings more than 30 years of experience in air transport, economic regulation, business development and strategic planning to his new role, along with a clear vision for the future of Ghana’s aviation sector.

As acting Director-General, Rev. Arthur is committed to advancing the government’s agenda for sustained growth in the aviation industry, while prioritising safety, security and operational excellence.

He aims to strengthen Ghana’s position as a global aviation leader by fostering innovation, enhancing infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with international standards.

His leadership will focus on creating a safe, secure and competitive aviation environment aligned with Ghana’s long-term economic development goals.

Rev. Arthur has served with the GCAA for nearly three decades, rising steadily through the ranks in various leadership positions.

Most recently, he was Director of Economic Regulation and Business Development from January 2019 to March 2025.

During that time, he led key initiatives in policy formulation, regulatory compliance, budget management and stakeholder engagement efforts aimed at fostering a sustainable and competitive air transport sector in Ghana.

Earlier in his career, Rev. Arthur served as manager of Business Development and Statistics, where he conducted economic audits of airlines, evaluated business plans for air carriers, and contributed to air transport regulatory frameworks.

He also worked in the Corporate Planning and Finance departments, where he played a vital role in financial reporting, investment analysis and budgeting processes.

A frequent participant in global aviation policy discussions, Rev. Arthur has represented Ghana at numerous International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) conferences and Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) negotiations.

He serves on several high-level committees, including ICAO Facilitation and the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) Working Group on the implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM).

He currently chairs the Steering Committee for the Advance Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) systems project in Ghana.

Rev. Arthur holds an executive MBA from the University of Bradford in the United Kingdom and a Bachelor of Science in administration from the University of Ghana.

He has completed specialised training in senior civil aviation management, air transport economics and strategic airport management at leading institutions including IATA and the Singapore Aviation Academy. He is also a fellow of the Global Association of Certified Chartered Economists.

He has spearheaded landmark initiatives in Ghana’s aviation sector, including the development of consumer protection directives, the establishment of the National Air Transport Facilitation Committee, and the implementation of an economic surveillance program for the industry.

His visionary leadership and regulatory expertise have earned him widespread respect in air transport policy and economic regulation circles.

In addition to his professional achievements, Rev. Arthur is the founder and leader of Kingdom Family International, a Christian-based church.