Boeing deal for Ghana’s national airline nearing completion – Victor Smith

Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Smith, says negotiations with aircraft manufacturer Boeing over the establishment of a new national airline are nearing completion.

He said the government was working to finalise the arrangements as part of efforts to restore a national carrier, while also seeking investors to support the project.

Ghana explores partnership with Boeing to revive national airline

Speaking in an interview on JoyNews on Monday, November 9 2026, Smith said attracting investors was important, but his priority was to see Ghana’s flag flying again through a national airline.

“We are looking for investors. They may invest in this effort. They may get something out of it. What is important for me is the legacy that the President will leave when he's leaving office—that we will have a national flag back in the air. That is important for me,” he said.

The Ambassador said many Ghanaians were enthusiastic about the prospect of travelling with a carrier representing the country, rather than relying solely on foreign airlines.

“Ghanaians are more excited about flying their own flag than flying British Airways or Delta or United and being charged huge amounts for tickets. They think that we would feel more comfortable and fly in our own flag,” he said.

Providing an update on the negotiations, Smith said discussions with Boeing had reached an advanced stage, although he did not disclose the specific terms of the proposed deal or give a timeline for its completion.

“We are in talks with Boeing. The deal is nearing completion. We are working to ensure that Ghana has a national airline that we can all be proud of,” he stated.

Ghana has been without a national airline since the collapse of Ghana Airways in 2004 and Ghana International Airlines in 2010.

Successive governments have made attempts to establish a new national carrier, including exploring partnerships with international aviation companies.

The latest initiative is intended to restore Ghana’s presence in the aviation industry. However, details of the proposed airline’s ownership structure, financing, operational model and launch date are yet to be made public.

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