President John Dramani Mahama says he hopes Ghana Airways will resume operations before he leaves office, as his government pursues a wider plan to modernise the country’s transport infrastructure.
Speaking at the Russian University of Transport on 27 October 2026, where he was awarded an honorary doctorate, Mahama said work was continuing to revive Ghana’s national airline and strengthen the aviation sector.
“It is my hope that before I leave office we will have Ghana Airways back in the air,” he said.
The President was outlining current and planned investment across Ghana’s transport network, including the expansion of ports and airports, the reconstruction of major roads and the development of the railway system.
He said rail projects were also progressing, with the introduction of new freight trains intended to improve the movement of goods and strengthen links between communities and commercial centres.
“New freight trains and the expansion of our railway network are also ongoing. And even as I speak, we are working on revamping our cherished national airline,” he said.
Mahama described transport infrastructure as an important driver of national development. He said efficient transport systems were needed to support trade, improve connectivity and widen access to economic opportunities.
The proposed return of Ghana Airways forms part of a broader effort to improve the country’s transport network and increase its capacity to support economic activity.
However, Mahama did not set out details of the airline’s proposed ownership structure, fleet, financing or operational model.
He also called for closer cooperation between Ghanaian and Russian educational institutions in areas including transport engineering, railway development, logistics, road safety and traffic management.
According to the President, partnerships between the institutions could help Ghana develop the specialist skills required to modernise its transport sector.
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