Stories & Insights
Deep dives into the conversations and stories behind our interviews.
By Roberta Gayode Modin
The moment that truly broke him did not happen in the cockpit or in front of hundreds of passengers. It happened later, alone in his hotel room.
By Roberta Gayode Modin
While everyone else on board was confronting fear, he had a responsibility that came before his own emotions — to make decisions that would get everyone safely back on the ground.
By Roberta Gayode Modin
At that moment, he realised he was not simply observing the situation as a co-pilot, his own life was also on the line.
By Roberta Gayode Modin
When I went back to my hotel, I had all these emotions. I broke down then
By Roberta Gayode Modin
Captain Dzakuma recounted how a bird strike was followed days later by an engine fire, an experience that led some people to attribute the incidents to supernatural forces.
By Roberta Gayode Modin
Captain Asiwome said the findings of the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation Bureau (AIB) point to a broader lack of understanding of general aviation in Ghana.
By Roberta Gayode Modin
Captain Asiwome said the proposal is part of his long-term vision for the Arise and Fly campaign, an initiative spearheaded by his organisation, Strategic Aviation Services, to promote general aviation as a tool for national development.
By Roberta Gayode Modin
Captain Asiwome Dzakuma has described Ghana’s general aviation sector as largely undeveloped, warning that the country is missing significant economic opportunities while stressing that the industry could create thousands of jobs for young people.
By Roberta Gayode Modin
For me, I’ve arrived. That’s it. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft represents the peak of many pilots’ aspirations because of its technology, capabilities and long-range operations.
