NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Ghana International Airlines

Ghana International Airlines (GIA) is the flag carrier airline of Ghana, based in Accra, Ghana. It operates scheduled passenger and cargo services. Its main base is Kotoka International Airport, Accra.^[1] IATA airline designators, sometimes called IATA reservation codes, are two-character codes assigned by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to the worlds airlines in accordance with the provisions of Resolution 762. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with ICAO airline code. ... Most airlines employ a distinctive and internationally recognised call sign that is normally spoken during airband radio transmissions as a prefix to the flight number. ... An airline hub is an airport that an airline uses as a transfer point to get passengers to their intended destination. ... Kotoka International Airport (IATA: ACC, ICAO: DGAA) in Accra, Ghana is the countrys most important international air facility. ... An airline alliance is an agreement between two or more airlines to cooperate for the foreseeable future on a substantial level. ... Accra, population 1,970,400 (2005), is the capital of Ghana. ... For other uses, see Flag carrier (disambiguation). ... An Airbus A380 of Emirates Airline An airline provides air transport services for passengers or freight. ... Accra, population 1,970,400 (2005), is the capital of Ghana. ... Kotoka International Airport (IATA: ACC, ICAO: DGAA) in Accra, Ghana is the countrys most important international air facility. ...

History

The airline was set up in 2004 as a partnership between the Government of Ghana and a group of private international investors, replacing the defunct Ghana Airways that had ceased operations in 2004. An experienced team led by Ralph Atkin, founder of SkyWest in the United States was also installed. The management team also included the former CEO of Kenya Airways - Brian Presbury, as well as Albert Vitale, Sean Mendis and other experienced airline professionals. It was designated as the national airline in 2005. Ghana Airways Ghana Airways was an airline based at Kotoka International Airport, Accra, Ghana. ... Ralph Atkin (born Jefferey Ralph Atkin, 1943) is the founder of SkyWest Airlines in the United States. ... This is an article about an airline in North America. ... Kenya Airways is the largest airline of Kenya in East Africa, and the fifth largest airline in Africa, behind (South African Airways, Egyptair, Air Algerie and Royal Air Maroc) . Kenya Airways operates more transcontinental flights than any other African airline. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Ghana International Airlines commenced operations on October 29, 2005 with daily flights between Accra and London Gatwick Airport using a Boeing 757. Seasonal service to OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg was inaugurated on October 30, 2006. The airline added a Boeing 767 to its fleet on November 15, 2006. is the 302nd day of the year (303rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Gatwick Airport (IATA: LGW, ICAO: EGKK) is Londons second largest airport and the second busiest airport in the UK after Heathrow. ... The Boeing 757 is an American short to medium range commercial passenger aircraft manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. ... OR Tambo International Airport (IATA: JNB, ICAO: FAJS) is a large airport near the city of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. ... This article is about the city in South Africa. ... is the 303rd day of the year (304th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... American Airlines Boeing 767-300 at Gatwick Airport, England. ... is the 319th day of the year (320th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

It is owned by the Ghanaian government (70%) and US consortium (GIA-USA) (30%) and has 160 employees (at March 2007).^[1] Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ...

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Africa

A world map showing the continent of Africa Africa is the worlds second-largest and second most-populous continent, after Asia. ... Accra, population 1,970,400 (2005), is the capital of Ghana. ... Kotoka International Airport (IATA: ACC, ICAO: DGAA) in Accra, Ghana is the countrys most important international air facility. ... For other uses, see Lagos (disambiguation). ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This article is about the city in South Africa. ... OR Tambo International Airport (IATA: JNB, ICAO: FAJS) is a large airport near the city of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. ...

Europe

For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... Gatwick Airport (IATA: LGW, ICAO: EGKK) is Londons second largest airport and the second busiest airport in the UK after Heathrow. ...

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