McDan Aviation CEO Warns of Economic Fallout from Terminal Shutdown
McDan Aviation CEO Warns of Economic Fallout from Terminal Shutdown
- The closure of McDan Aviation's private jet terminal at Kotoka International Airport due to a $3 million debt has raised serious concerns
- The CEO of McDan Aviation highlighted the significant financial and reputational damage that the shutdown will cause
- He emphasized that the closure undermines the government's efforts
The closure of McDan Aviation’s private jet terminal at Kotoka International Airport due to a $3 million debt has raised serious concerns about its potential impact on Ghana’s tourism industry.
The CEO of McDan Aviation highlighted the significant financial and reputational damage that the shutdown will cause, not only to his company but also to various stakeholders, including vendors, caterers, and the Ghana Airports Company Limited.
He emphasized that the closure undermines the government’s efforts to position Ghana as a leading tourism destination in the region.
“This goes beyond us. It will affect our reputation, but beyond us, so many vendors work for us. Some people supply to us, people who clean, provide catering services and it affects all those people,” the CEO stated.
He further explained that the shutdown will also negatively impact the Ghana Airports Company Limited, which receives royalties from the terminal’s operations.
The CEO stressed that the closure will damage Ghana’s reputation as a tourism destination, deterring high-net-worth individuals and potentially impacting the country’s economic growth.
