Parliament has passed the Ghana Civil Aviation Bill, 2024, which seeks to establish the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) as an autonomous entity responsible for aviation safety and security.
This new legislation replaces the Ghana Civil Aviation Act, 2004 (Act 678) and its amendments (Act 906 of 2016 and Act 985 of 2019).
Once signed by the President, the bill will provide a legal framework for the GCAA to offer air navigation services in the Accra Flight Information Region until the new Ghana Air Navigation Services Agency is established.
The bill introduces stringent safety and security regulations, empowering the director-general to protect sensitive data and prohibiting unauthorized commercial flights and the transportation of dangerous goods without authorization.
Charles Kraikue, the GCAA Director-General, emphasized the bill’s role in ensuring compliance with international aviation standards.
“Compliance with rules of the air, including altitude, speed, and trajectory guidelines, is mandatory to prevent collisions and maintain air traffic order,” he stated.
The bill also aligns with the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), incorporating enhanced governance measures and requiring the director-general to have at least ten years of aviation experience.
