The government of the Republic of Ghana which is led by his excellency Nana Akuffo Addo, has signed a provisional order for the purchase of three (2) 787-9 Dreamliners with Boeing.
The signing of the agreement which took place on Tuesday during the Airshow in Dubai forms a part of the government’s intentions to launch a national airline.
Honourable Joseph Kofi Adda, the minister of Aviation, signed the deal on behalf of the country.
The government, per agreement will own 10% of the shares in the new airline, with the remaining 90% owned by private investors.
In addition to this, the government has also signed a deal for the purchase and delivery of six Dash8-400 aircraft from De Havilland Aircraft of Canada.
This brings the total number of aircraft the country is expected to take possession of in the near future, to nine (9).
The Boeing Company shared the tweet below announcing the intent.
Honored that the Republic of Ghana has selected the fuel-efficient 787-9 #Dreamliner to help re-launch their airline. We announced a letter of intent for three 787-9 airplanes and Boeing services during a ceremony today at the #DubaiAirshow.
RELEASE: https://t.co/sYcSve1kbG pic.twitter.com/kEEDpT9D1h
— The Boeing Company (@Boeing) November 19, 2019
