Century Aviation Ltd, a 100% Ghanaian-owned aviation company, has marked a new milestone in Ghana’s transportation industry with a successful demonstration flight to Ho Airport.
The flight departed from Kotoka International Airport on September 25, 2025, at 14:40 with 19 passengers aboard a Cessna SkyCourier aircraft. It lasted approximately 30 minutes and returned to Accra around 16:35.
The demonstration flight was a collaboration between Century Aviation and Africair, the authorized Africa representatives of Textron Aviation, manufacturers of the aircraft. Both companies have been working closely for the past four years on plans to introduce a reliable and efficient air taxi service in Ghana.
Century Aviation intends to provide scheduled passenger and cargo flights across underserved markets while expanding its charter services for multinational, oil and gas, and mining companies.
“We are particularly impressed with two things – one is that you can easily reconfigure the internal space for passengers or cargo, depending on the flight requirements. The other thing is that the SkyCourier can land and take off on various runway surfaces, allowing us to service underserved destinations in Ghana and West Africa, as we are planning,” said Mrs. Essie Anno Sackey, Managing Director of Century Aviation.
The Cessna SkyCourier is a low-maintenance, twin-engine, high-wing turboprop aircraft capable of transporting up to 19 passengers along with luggage. Designed for comfort, it offers extra legroom, USB charging ports, and windows along every row.
The aircraft has a maximum cruise speed of 389 km/h, a maximum operating altitude of 25,000 ft, and a maximum range of 1,704 km. It can be operated by a single pilot and has a cargo capacity of 6,000 pounds.
Founded in April 2009, Century Aviation Ltd specializes in safe and efficient aviation services for high-demand sectors including oil and gas, mining, and other critical industries.
The company holds both an Air Carrier License (ACL) and an Airline Operators Certificate (AOC) from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and is also registered with the Petroleum Commission.
Century’s core services include:
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Offshore/onshore helicopter support
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Medical evacuation (medevac)
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Airside and ground handling services
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Technical support and aviation training
Century also provides customized aviation solutions tailored to client needs. Its client list includes Tullow Oil, Kosmos Energy, Schlumberger, and Newmont Ghana Gold, demonstrating a proven track record of safety, flexibility, and adherence to global standards.
Source: ameyawdebrah.com/
