Guyana to position itself as leader in aviation training at GISS in Abu Dhabi

Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill is leading Guyana’s delegation to the 4th Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) 2025 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, from February 10-12, 2025. Accompanying the Minister are Lt. Col. (Ret’d) Egbert Field, Director General; Mr. Clifford VanDoimen, Principal, Civil Aviation Training School (CATS); and Ms. Francesca Wilson, Quality Officer, CATS.

Edghill is participating in the Ministerial Roundtable, engaging with global leaders on aviation’s role in economic growth, sustainability, and ICAO’s support for resource-constrained States.

Meanwhile, at GISS 2025, the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority’s Civil Aviation Training School (CATS) is receiving its Certificate of Accreditation as an ICAO TrainAir Plus institution.

This prestigious recognition affirms that CATS can now offer globally recognised ICAO courses. Given their key roles in securing this accreditation, Mr. Clifford VanDoimen and Ms. Francesca Wilson are attending the event to receive the certificate, providing a platform to showcase Guyana’s aviation training capabilities on a global stage.

Additionally, Lt. Col. (Ret’d) Egbert Field, Director General, is speaking as an aviator on a panel discussing the expansion of AI in aviation across all States. His participation highlights Guyana’s commitment to innovation and the integration of advanced technologies in the aviation sector.

GISS 2025 presents an excellent opportunity for Guyana to strengthen international partnerships, exchange expertise, and position itself as a leader in aviation training and innovation.