Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill delivered the featured remarks at the official launch of 2 new twin-engine, Technam P2012 aircraft from Italy, by Roraima Airways.
Minister Edghill, who has responsibility for the aviation sector, lauded the addition emphasising it aligns with President Dr Irfaan Ali’s goal of ensuring Guyana’s aviation capacity is the best within the region, while promoting safety and meeting international competitiveness in comfort.
He added that government is simultaneously building out the necessary infrastructure within the hinterland to accommodate more aircraft like the Technam P2012 and helicopters. This expansion also includes improved policies.
“So it’s legislation, capacity building, it is the acquisition of new aircraft and it is advancing safety and security,” he emphasised.
Captain Gerry Gouevia Jnr highlighted the investment as Roraima Airways belief in the direction Guyana is going and the goal of redefining the passenger experience.
The EU Ambassador to Guyana René Van Nes, Director General of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) Lt. Col. Egbert Field and Chief Investment Officer at the Guyana Office for Investment ( GO-Invest) Dr. Peter Ramsaroop all lauded the addition of the new WiFi and air conditioned aircraft, dubbed as the beginning of the advancement of the local aviation landscape.
Since January 2021 to date, the aviation industry and registry has recorded the addition of 13 new aircraft. The new Technam P2012 aircraft’s navigational systems and high speed twin-engine allows it to pilot the various terrains and conditions in the hinterland. (Press Statement from Minister of Public Works)
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