USTDA Supports Development of Ghana's First Major Aircraft MRO Facility
Arlington, VA — July 1, 2021: The U.S. Trade and Development Agency announced grant funding for a feasibility study to support the development of an aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in Ghana. The grant was awarded to Ghana's Aerojet Aviation Limited, which selected New York–based Alton Aviation Consultancy to conduct the study.
USTDA's partnership with Aerojet will strengthen West Africa's aviation sector by creating the region's first MRO facility and training center. The initiative will serve as a critical resource for regional airlines and create opportunities for technology transfer and skilled job creation.
Study Scope and Strategic Importance
The study will include detailed facility design, evaluation of business models, sustainable energy options, operations planning, and other factors to attract investment and ensure long-term viability. The project supports Ghana's ambition to become a regional aviation hub while enhancing safety, mobility, and economic growth.
"We are excited about this project and grateful to the USTDA for agreeing to support the development of the MRO. The state-of-the-art facility to be developed at KIA will serve as a Centre of Excellence for the delivery of critical aviation technical support services and contribute to the economic viability of regional airlines as well as national carriers."
— Mazisi Parkes, CEO, Aerojet Aviation
With the feasibility study underway, Aerojet moves closer to delivering world-class technical services from Accra and building a sustainable pipeline of aviation talent across Africa.
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