McDan Aviation Threatens Legal Action Against Ghana Airports Company Over Alleged Unlawful Termination of Kotoka FBO Licence
McDan Aviation Limited has vowed to pursue legal action against the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) following what it describes as the unlawful and abrupt termination of its Fixed Base Operation (FBO) licence at Kotoka International Airport.
In a strongly worded statement issued on March 12, 2026, the company accused GACL of breaching contractual terms, violating due process, and showing contempt for ongoing court proceedings.
“McDan Aviation is pursuing all available legal remedies to address this unlawful termination, the breach of our contractual rights, and the contempt of court,” the statement read.
The aviation firm highlighted a specific clause in its agreement with GACL that requires the airport authority to provide a 90-day notice before any eviction or termination action. McDan Aviation claimed this mandatory notice period was completely disregarded.
“By failing to give the required period of notice, GACL has willfully violated this fundamental contractual requirement,” the company asserted.
The dispute escalated dramatically when, according to McDan Aviation, GACL officials forcibly entered the Terminal 1 facility in the early hours of March 11, 2026, at approximately 1:00 a.m., and removed company equipment and property — despite a court process already being underway.
The company stated that on March 10, 2026, GACL had been formally served with a motion for an interlocutory injunction. It described the subsequent early-morning action as a clear disregard for judicial authority and evidence of a troubling pattern of conduct.
“We stand firm in our resolve to protect our substantial investment and to defend the legitimate business expectations of the company,” management declared.
McDan Aviation emphasized its status as a fully indigenous Ghanaian enterprise under the McDan Group and reaffirmed its commitment to the growth of the country’s aviation industry.
“As a wholly Ghanaian enterprise under the McDan Group, we remain dedicated to collaboration, national development, and the advancement of Ghana’s aviation sector,” the statement added.
The company has not yet specified the exact nature of the legal remedies it intends to seek, but the announcement signals the potential for a prolonged and high-profile dispute between one of Ghana’s prominent private aviation players and the state-owned airport operator.
