The Republic of Ghana has signed a letter of intent to purchase up to six Dash 8-400 aircraft from De Havilland Aircraft of Canada as it continues its plans to launch a national airline.
This new airline will be based in Accra, Ghana to serve domestic, regional and international routes.
This week at the 2019 Dubai Air Show, The Republic of Ghana has been busy putting plans into place for its fleet having recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Boeing for three 787-9 Dreamliner, with a list price value of $877.5 million.
Joseph Kofi Adda, minster of aviation, Ghana, said: “We are very excited to be working with De Havilland Canada to develop our fleet with a modern aircraft that will support the development of our new national airline and provide a strong foundation as we work to build a broader network and become the aviation hub of West Africa.
“The Dash 8-400 aircraft provides the proven reliability and performance we are seeking and will be a great asset to our airline.
“We are committed to offering our communities state-of-the-art air transportation, and the Dash 8-400 aircraft offers the perfect mix of passenger amenities, cargo capacity, operational economics and environmental credentials to meet our requirements. We are looking forward to finalizing a purchase agreement with De Havilland Canada in the near future and securing up to six Dash 8-400 aircraft for our fleet."