Business News of Friday, 23 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comFrom January 28, 2026, passengers will be able to fly from Dar es Salaam to Lagos, then to Accra, and back to Dar es Salaam, as Air Tanzania is set to begin operating commercial flights at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA). “Upon successful completion of all arrangements, Ghana Airports Company Limited is excited to welcome Air Tanzania to operate from Kotoka International Airport as the 26th international airline. GCAA grants Air Tanzania operator certificateIn October 2025, the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) granted a Validated Foreign Air Operator Certificate (VFAOC) to Air Tanzania, paving the way for the airline to commence operations between Dar es Salaam and Accra. The Validated Foreign Air Operator Certificate (VFAOC) is an authorisation issued by the National Civil Aviation Authority to a foreign airline, permitting it to conduct commercial air transport within the country’s airspace. The entry of Air Tanzania makes it the 26th international airline to serve Ghana’s aviation sector.
