Accra, May 14, GNA – Ghana’s aviation industry has received a strategic boost with the introduction of Crawley Aviation Consult (CAC), a dedicated aviation technical and advisory firm. 

It will serve the growing needs of airlines, investors, and operators across the country and the wider African region. 

A statement issued in Accra said Mr Benjamin Owusu, the firm’s lead was a highly experienced aircraft maintenance engineer in Ghana with over 30 years in the industry. 

He has held various positions, including Senior Manager of Base Maintenance and Manager of Quality Assurance and Aviation Safety. 

Additionally, he has provided consultancy services to numerous governments across Africa and the African Civil Aviation Commission. 

It said despite steady growth in passenger traffic and infrastructure, particularly at Kotoka International Airport’s Terminal 3, Ghana’s aviation sector had lacked specialised, home-grown consultancy services capable of supporting airlines, maintenance organisations, and regulatory compliance initiatives. 

Historically, operators and investors have relied heavily on foreign firms for regulatory compliance support, aircraft audits, and certification processes. This often led to increased costs, delayed timelines, and diminished  

localisation of knowledge. 

The statement said with CAC’s launch, Ghana’s aviation stakeholders would now have direct access to industry-grade guidance rooted in international standards and decades of on-the-ground experience. 

“It provides a comprehensive suite of services, including aircraft, engine, and component inspections, airworthiness assessments, regulatory compliance support, technical audits and document evaluations, spare parts inventory assessments, human factors and aircraft maintenance training, and strategic advisory for startups and aviation investors,” it said. 

It said its credibility was not only anchored in the founder’s personal achievements but also in its reputation among stakeholders. 

The statement said regulators at the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, airport operators, and former colleagues at Ghana Airways had expressed confidence in the firm’s ability to raise the industry’s technical standards. 

It said early consultations with foreign carriers and regional investors had also positioned CAC as a preferred technical partner for strategic expansions. 

Mr. Owusu said, “What sets CAC apart is not just its services, but its commitment to elevating the local ecosystem. By building Ghanaian capacity and transferring technical knowledge, CAC contributes to a more self-reliant, globally competitive aviation industry in Ghana.” 

CAC’s mission extends beyond Ghana. With ambitions to serve clients across West and Central Africa, the firm  

envisions becoming a regional hub for aviation technical support. 

This goal aligns with the African Union’s Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) initiative, which calls for enhanced intra-African connectivity supported by world-class safety and oversight systems. 

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