AirMed International, the operators of the medical transport flight N823AM, have firmly rejected allegations linking them to illicit drug trade or money laundering following claims from Rev. Ntim Fordjour, the Ranking Member of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee.
The accusations stemmed from the aircraft’s stop at Kotoka International Airport in March 2025, sparking suspicions about its operations in Ghana.
In an official statement responding to queries from EIB Network’s Joshua Kodjo Mensah, the U.S.-based air ambulance company explained that the aircraft’s stopover was purely routine.
The company clarified that on March 20, 2025, the aircraft was en route from the United States for a scheduled international patient transport.
As part of the planned flight route, it made several fuel stops, including one at Kotoka International Airport in Accra.
Upon arrival, the aircraft faced an unexpected mechanical issue—two blown tires—which required immediate repair. AirMed emphasized that no patient was onboard at the time, and the aircraft was grounded for a few days while repairs were carried out.
A second aircraft was dispatched with the necessary parts and maintenance team to address the issue.
