Ghana’s aviation industry has received a strategic boost with the launch of Crawley Aviation Consult (CAC), a dedicated aviation technical and advisory firm founded to serve the growing needs of airlines, investors, and operators across the country and the wider African region.
The firm is led by Ing. Benjamin Owusu is 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.
Despite steady growth in passenger traffic and infrastructure, particularly at Kotoka International Airport’s Terminal 3, Ghana’s aviation sector has 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.
With CAC’s launch, Ghana’s aviation stakeholders now have direct access to industry-grade guidance rooted in international standards and decades of on-the-ground experience.
Crawley Aviation Consult 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
Trusted by Peers, Poised for Partnerships
Crawley Aviation Consult’s credibility is not only anchored in the founder’s personal achievements but also in its reputation among stakeholders.
Regulators at the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, airport operators, and former colleagues at Ghana Airways have expressed confidence in the firm’s ability to raise the industry’s technical standards. Early consultations with foreign carriers and regional investors have also positioned CAC as a preferred technical partner for strategic expansions.
“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,” Mr. Owusu said at the media launch of CAC headquarters at CG 221 Sowah Fio Street, Adentan-Frafraha, Accra.
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.
