CJIA Head talks up advancements, strategic initiatives to modernise local aviation industry

See a statement below on CJIA’s CEO Participation in key Aviation Industry events, where he highlighted Guyana’s development and strategic growth: 

Georgetown, Guyana – 5th April, 2025 – Mr. Ramesh Ghir, Chief Executive Officer of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), recently attended the high-level GAD (Global Aviation Development), the CAPA (Centre for Aviation) Conference, and the ACI-LAC (Airports Council International – Latin America and Caribbean) Executive Board Meeting in the Cayman Islands. His participation underscored Guyana’s commitment to the advancement of its aviation sector and its growing prominence within the regional and global aviation landscape.

During the GAD Conference, Mr. Ghir served as a panelist in a discussion focused on “Strategic Insights and Perspectives on Airport Development in the Americas.” In this forum, he provided a comprehensive overview of the extensive development works currently underway within Guyana’s transport sector. He placed particular emphasis on the significant advancements and strategic initiatives being implemented within the aviation industry to modernize infrastructure, enhance operational efficiency, and improve the overall passenger experience at the various ports of entry.

Mr. Ghir also highlighted the substantial and increasing investments being made in Guyana’s tourism and hospitality sectors, recognizing the crucial role of air connectivity in facilitating growth in these areas. Furthermore, he articulated Guyana’s ambitious vision to establish itself as a nation renowned for world-class service across various sectors, including education and medical care, emphasizing the importance of a robust and efficient aviation network in achieving this goal.

Beyond the formal discussions, Mr. Ghir actively engaged with leaders from various airports and airlines. These crucial interactions provided valuables opportunities to explore potential new airlift partnerships and collaborations aimed at further improving and enhancing existing passenger services at CJIA, ultimately benefiting travellers and fostering greater connectivity.

Following the conferences, Mr. Ghir participated in the ACI-LAC Executive Board Meeting. The board convened to focus on formulating strategic plans to address the evolving dynamics of the aviation industry within the Latin American and Caribbean region. Discussions centered on effectively navigating current challenges and capitalizing on the strong underlying desire of passengers to continue traveling by air. Mr. Ghir’s contribution to these discussions ensured that Guyana’s perspectives and priorities were considered in the development of regional strategies.