The Vision
The Accra MRO Project represents a strategic national initiative to establish West Africa's first certified independent aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility at Accra International Airport.
Currently, African airlines must send their aircraft to Europe, the Middle East, Ethiopia, Egypt or South Africa for major maintenance work — incurring significant costs, operational disruptions, and foreign exchange outflows. The project, led by Aerojet Aviation Limited (established 2016), aims to reverse this trend by providing world-class maintenance services within West Africa.
Development Timeline
Foundation Phase (2021–2022)
Training & Partnerships Phase (2023–2024)
Certification & Investment Phase (2025–2026)
Strategic Partnerships
- USTDA — $1.2M feasibility study funding; alignment with U.S. Prosper Africa initiative
- Lufthansa Consulting (Lufthansa Group) — Technical validation, operational design, strategic planning
- Government of Ghana — Prioritised as strategic national infrastructure project; EPA permit; 50-year concession
- Ghana Air Force — MOU for training collaboration, facility sharing, curriculum development
- Joramco Academy (DAE) — EASA training programme delivery partnership
- Alton Aviation Consultancy — Feasibility study, business model evaluation, operational planning
- Boeing — Active monitoring of project development for potential future partnership
- GAPTEK — Temporary training facility construction and modular infrastructure solutions
- MBS Ghana Ltd — Construction contractor for site development and clearance works
Training Academy
The Aerojet Aviation Training Academy currently operates from a temporary facility at the Small Engines Department, ATTC, Kokomlemle, Accra.
EASA Part 147 certified — delivering a four-year EASA B1-certified programme with 2,000+ hours of practical training
Programme highlights include guaranteed employment with Aerojet Aviation's MRO division upon successful completion, a commitment to gender diversity with 30% female enrollment, and modular course delivery accommodating both full-time students and working professionals. The permanent training centre will be constructed at Accra International Airport alongside the MRO hangar complex.
Economic Impact
- Creation of high-skilled technical jobs across engineering, logistics, quality assurance, and management disciplines
- Reduction in aircraft maintenance costs for regional airlines through elimination of ferry flights to distant MRO providers
- Foreign exchange savings by localising MRO services that currently represent an estimated $200M annual outflow from African aviation
- Technology transfer and advanced skills development for Ghana's workforce through international partnerships
- Positioning Accra as a regional aviation maintenance hub serving West and Central African markets
- Attraction of foreign direct investment in aviation infrastructure and ancillary services
- Enhanced regional connectivity through more efficient aircraft utilisation and reduced maintenance downtime
The Road Ahead
The Accra MRO Project continues to progress through its development phases. With institutional backing, a growing pipeline of EASA-certified talent, validated technical standards, and active investor engagement, the project is positioned to deliver on its vision of establishing West Africa's premier aircraft maintenance facility.
Updates on construction milestones, training programme developments, and partnership announcements will continue to be shared through the Aerojet Aviation newsroom.
For partnership inquiries, investment information, or media requests, contact Aerojet Aviation through the official website.