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Apr 10, 2013 Letters

 

Dear Editor,
I read with delight the pronouncement by the Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce  that in dealing with the situation of airlift into and out of Guyana, he is willing to make “ a few proactive moves in the local airline industry”.
He also intimated that a holistic approach to the issue was part of his plan. This is encouraging and demonstrates that there is some concern by the Government for the problem faced by travellers to and from Guyana.
It is one of the few destinations within the region where passengers are held hostage by its country’s Flag carrier. As a Guyanese with vast experience in the Aviation industry, I see no reason why, taking the Hon. Minster at his word, this dilemma cannot be rectified. We must however start on the home-front.
Hon. Minster, I have just completed the full certification of Fly Jamaica which was issued with an Air Operators Certificate and associated Operations Specifications by the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA).
They were also issued their Operations Specifications by the Federal Aviation Administration (US) and Licence approval by the Department of Transport (US). This airline which operates a 200 passenger Boeing 757 (same type of aircraft operated by Guyana Airways and GA2000), which it owns, commenced scheduled operations into New York on February 14, 2013.
Although Fly Jamaica is based in Jamaica and heavily supported by the Jamaican Government and people, the CEO of Fly Jamaica is our own Guyanese aviation entrepreneur and owner of Air Guyana (Wings Aviation), Captain Ronald Reece. I am sure that the Guyanese community is aware of his thriving Domestic Air operation located on the Ogle International Aerodrome.
I am proud to say that having managed the team of JCAA Inspectors for Fly Jamaica  certification, I am in a position to pronounce on its safety, personnel experience and standards. These I can assure you are very high. Fly Jamaica is now seeking to expand into new routes and acquire addition aircraft for its cadre of experienced pilots and Flight Attendants.
As the saying goes “charity begins at home” but I would say “business begins at home”. Hon. Minster I believe that the Government and People of Guyana have an excellent opportunity to demonstrate their appreciation towards a son of Guyana soil by you extending an invitation to this first Jamaica / Guyana  aviation venture – Fly Jamaica. This can be the first step to Guyana solving its airlift problem.
Lt. Col. (Capt.) Egbert Field
Manager, Flight Operations Oversight
Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority

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