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GIA - what is happening ?
Just read this (on Ghanaweb) ....
Accra, Aug. 4, GNA - Management of Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) on Wednesday said Ghana International Airlines (GIA) is yet to apply for an Air Operators Certification (AOC) to enable it to begin operations. He said AOC is part of the International Civil Aviation Organizations (ICAO) requirement that an airline needs to satisfy before it can even start selling tickets, let alone fly.
An official of GCAA told the GNA that for an airline to qualify for that operational certificate, it must have gone through series of certification, which would take about three months or more to complete, depending on the readiness of that airline. He said the certification process, which is carried out by GCAA, include the airworthiness of the aircraft to be used, airlines crew licence offices, as well as its management personnel.
According to the official, an operator going through a certification process without an aircraft could approach GCAA, who could give the airline an operators permit to wit lease an aircraft from another certified operator to start its operation. "Even if GIA wants to code share with another existing airline, GCAA must ensure that the existing airlines must have satisfied all ICAO requirements". He said at a meeting with officials of GIA this afternoon, it came to light that GIA has never sold a single ticket to any passenger as being reported in the media. "GIA could therefore, not have started operations as reported in the Media".
..... what is happening over there, I have rather lost touch with my old stamping grounds and any (casual interest only I stress) enquiries I make of old contacts say they have heard/seen nothing.
It would appear likely that by the time (if) GIA get going there will be nothing left for them as more and more people pick up the remaining bits of what was GH ?
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Accra, Aug. 4, GNA - Management of Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) on Wednesday said Ghana International Airlines (GIA) is yet to apply for an Air Operators Certification (AOC) to enable it to begin operations. He said AOC is part of the International Civil Aviation Organizations (ICAO) requirement that an airline needs to satisfy before it can even start selling tickets, let alone fly.
An official of GCAA told the GNA that for an airline to qualify for that operational certificate, it must have gone through series of certification, which would take about three months or more to complete, depending on the readiness of that airline. He said the certification process, which is carried out by GCAA, include the airworthiness of the aircraft to be used, airlines crew licence offices, as well as its management personnel.
According to the official, an operator going through a certification process without an aircraft could approach GCAA, who could give the airline an operators permit to wit lease an aircraft from another certified operator to start its operation. "Even if GIA wants to code share with another existing airline, GCAA must ensure that the existing airlines must have satisfied all ICAO requirements". He said at a meeting with officials of GIA this afternoon, it came to light that GIA has never sold a single ticket to any passenger as being reported in the media. "GIA could therefore, not have started operations as reported in the Media".
..... what is happening over there, I have rather lost touch with my old stamping grounds and any (casual interest only I stress) enquiries I make of old contacts say they have heard/seen nothing.
It would appear likely that by the time (if) GIA get going there will be nothing left for them as more and more people pick up the remaining bits of what was GH ?
TimS
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Lo Tim,
This was posted by SOUPS a week or two ago : Maybe of help. I have not even had a joke from SM lately - maybe they moved / are moving to the Star Towers. (When I last saw it I though it would not be ready before year - end) ?
This was posted by SOUPS a week or two ago : Maybe of help. I have not even had a joke from SM lately - maybe they moved / are moving to the Star Towers. (When I last saw it I though it would not be ready before year - end) ?
service daily to London is still being reviewed. G0 have daily slots to LHR and LGW. G0 need to determine which market will better serve us and our partners.
If the UK grants certain considerations to a UK carrier G0 may do both. One on Oct 29 the other starting March 15 2006 with double daily service an AM and PM departure.
Service to the USA should be announced later this week to commence on Oct 29. (Service will be with a B763 with 228 seats) (Believed to come from ET ADD-ACC-USA???)
Service to Lagos should be announced mid week to commence next week.
Codeshare flights are due to commence Aug 1 and should be announced late this week to mid next week. (ADD-ACC looks like an option to me)
Unconfirmed source is that Virgin Altantic looking to fly LON-ACC
Service to Europe will commence Oct 29 and be announced next week.(Initially 752 with 2 classes 170 seats, then 763 with 228 seats)
The opening of the new offices at Silver Star Tower is scheduled to occur Aug 15.
If the UK grants certain considerations to a UK carrier G0 may do both. One on Oct 29 the other starting March 15 2006 with double daily service an AM and PM departure.
Service to the USA should be announced later this week to commence on Oct 29. (Service will be with a B763 with 228 seats) (Believed to come from ET ADD-ACC-USA???)
Service to Lagos should be announced mid week to commence next week.
Codeshare flights are due to commence Aug 1 and should be announced late this week to mid next week. (ADD-ACC looks like an option to me)
Unconfirmed source is that Virgin Altantic looking to fly LON-ACC
Service to Europe will commence Oct 29 and be announced next week.(Initially 752 with 2 classes 170 seats, then 763 with 228 seats)
The opening of the new offices at Silver Star Tower is scheduled to occur Aug 15.
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My personal opinion: Another big fake from people, which have no clue about the African aviation market!
Took money (royalties belonging to Ghana Airways or its remains) and never investet a single Cedi of their own money.
No AOC, No license, No aircraft, No GIA!
I am angry, that the government supports such people giving them the money of the Ghanaian people!
Same with Apstar!
My personal opinion: Another big fake from people, which have no clue about the African aviation market!
Took money (royalties belonging to Ghana Airways or its remains) and never investet a single Cedi of their own money.
No AOC, No license, No aircraft, No GIA!
I am angry, that the government supports such people giving them the money of the Ghanaian people!
Same with Apstar!
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Possibly they swing their balls, but negotiations for aircraft in swing? Which type of aircraft? If pilots are already in negotiations - for which type of aircraft?
All really professional!
All really professional!
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Something is happening ...
Well GIA is moving ...Civil Aviation issues operating permit to GIA
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has issued an operating permit to the Ghana International Airlines (GIA) to code-share the Accra-Lagos-Accra route with Ethiopian Airline and Lufthansa and the Accra-Amsterdam-Accra route with KLM.
A statement in Accra on Monday, signed by Nii Adumansa-Baddo, Acting Director-General of GCAA, expressed appreciation that GIA was undergoing certification to qualify for an Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) to enable the Airlines to start operations, including flights to the United States.
The impression that GIA had not commenced the certification process as at August fourth this year was not correct, GCAA stated and said discussions for the purpose were in progress.
A statement in Accra on Monday, signed by Nii Adumansa-Baddo, Acting Director-General of GCAA, expressed appreciation that GIA was undergoing certification to qualify for an Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) to enable the Airlines to start operations, including flights to the United States.
The impression that GIA had not commenced the certification process as at August fourth this year was not correct, GCAA stated and said discussions for the purpose were in progress.
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Routes ..
So here we go ... GIA reveals some routes ... no pilot's and a/c needed .. ? Code Share ?
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has issued an operating permit to the Ghana International Airlines (GIA) to code-share the Accra-Lagos-Accra route with Ethiopian Airline and Lufthansa and the Accra-Amsterdam-Accra route with KLM.
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What ignore???
Never saw you today on MSN
I thought that to coe share both parties actually had to be AOC authorised airlines? How are GIA getting around this?
I hope the GCAA have sent their inspectors to audit Ethiopian and Lufthansa operations.
Cheers matey.
Never saw you today on MSN
I thought that to coe share both parties actually had to be AOC authorised airlines? How are GIA getting around this?
I hope the GCAA have sent their inspectors to audit Ethiopian and Lufthansa operations.
Cheers matey.
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Surely not ... i am sure they would have mate.
As far as I know they had a paid "holiday" to Bulgaria .. courtesy of the Bearded Wizard / Nigeria airline
Have a good one (without me ... till this weekend)
Cheers,
Gunsss
As far as I know they had a paid "holiday" to Bulgaria .. courtesy of the Bearded Wizard / Nigeria airline
Have a good one (without me ... till this weekend)
Cheers,
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Other aviation investors are waiting months 'til they get their AOC, but GIA makes it in days! What a f...... bulsh..!
No own aircraft, no own operation, no capable management but obviousy lots of supporters in the Ghanaian administration.
Hmm, money makes the world go around and it makes wonders happen in Ghana
No own aircraft, no own operation, no capable management but obviousy lots of supporters in the Ghanaian administration.
Hmm, money makes the world go around and it makes wonders happen in Ghana
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From the GIA web site :
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GIA gets operating permit
Ghana Civil Aviation Authority on Monday August 8, 2005 issued Ghana International Airlines (GIA) an operating permit to code-share with Ethiopian Airlines and Lufthansa on the Accra-Lagos-Accra route and with KLM on the Accra-Amsterdam-Accra routes respectively.
The impression that GIA had not commernced certification process as of August 4, 2005 is incorrect since the airline was issued an Air Carrier's Licence (ACL) on December 31, 2004.
GCAA notes with appreciation that GIA is currently undergoing certification process for the grant of an Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) to enable it commence full-scale operations, including flights to the United States.
Issued by:
Ag. Director-General
Ghana Civil Aviation Authority
Ghana Civil Aviation Authority on Monday August 8, 2005 issued Ghana International Airlines (GIA) an operating permit to code-share with Ethiopian Airlines and Lufthansa on the Accra-Lagos-Accra route and with KLM on the Accra-Amsterdam-Accra routes respectively.
The impression that GIA had not commernced certification process as of August 4, 2005 is incorrect since the airline was issued an Air Carrier's Licence (ACL) on December 31, 2004.
GCAA notes with appreciation that GIA is currently undergoing certification process for the grant of an Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) to enable it commence full-scale operations, including flights to the United States.
Issued by:
Ag. Director-General
Ghana Civil Aviation Authority
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GIA is interviewing pilots at the moment 11pm-5pm..
Hey Gunz Any idea what the MD80 of Air Luxor of egypt was doing parked near North American 767 on sunday morning? maybe thats the a/c to G0? they said its a MD90S tho.. myabe just a charter
Hey Gunz Any idea what the MD80 of Air Luxor of egypt was doing parked near North American 767 on sunday morning? maybe thats the a/c to G0? they said its a MD90S tho.. myabe just a charter
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the MD80 was spotted at 6am. 8U flies into ACC between 9-11pm (depending on which days) and departs 11pm-1am.
is fotography allowed at the airport? or even outside the airport perimiter (Spintex road) as i am always told off
is fotography allowed at the airport? or even outside the airport perimiter (Spintex road) as i am always told off
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The A/C is coming from Ryan International Airlines. it will be flying daily service to Gatwick and tickets starting (Introductory fare) of $$380 return!!!
From 30dec they will swapping the 757 to a 767.
at the moment the a.c got 3 more days with its current operator then it will be on its way to Arizona for painting... configuration.... they will have the biggest seat pitch on any Accra-Europe flights (Schedule) :-)
GO Ghana International Airlines
From 30dec they will swapping the 757 to a 767.
at the moment the a.c got 3 more days with its current operator then it will be on its way to Arizona for painting... configuration.... they will have the biggest seat pitch on any Accra-Europe flights (Schedule) :-)
GO Ghana International Airlines