Latest update March 13th, 2026 12:35 AM
GCAA Directors named ICAO Global Ambassadors
(Kaieteur News) – The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) on Friday announced that its Director General, Lt. Col. (Ret’d) Egbert Field, A.A., and Deputy Director General, Dr. Saheed Sulaman have been appointed as International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Global Ambassadors.
The Civil Aviation Authority in a release said that the Director General has been appointed as an ICAO Champion for the ICAO South American Region, while Dr. Sulaman has been appointed as an ICAO Global Ambassador for Guyana. Their appointment is for two years which commenced on January 1, 2026.
According to the GCAA, Lt. Col. (ret’d) Field has over 50 years of experience in military and civil aviation as both a pilot and an administrator, and has led Guyana’s GCAA as Director General for the past decade, strengthening its institutions and boosting international credibility. He also serves on Caribbean Aviation Safety and Security Oversight System (CASSOS), shaping regional safety policies.
Director General of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Lt. Col. (ret’d) Egbert Field, A.A.
The Aviation Authority stated that as an ICAO Champion, he will engage in high-level forums, policy debates, and with leaders across government, industry, and civil society.
Deputy Director General of GCAA, Dr. Saheed Sulaman
As for Dr. Sulaman, with 19 years at GCAA, he has held senior roles and is now Deputy Director General, overseeing organizational development, capacity building, and strategic initiatives. They noted that his recent Ph.D in Management, earned through a Government of Guyana scholarship, enhances his ability to connect policy, leadership, and human resources development.
As Global Ambassador, Dr. Sulaman will engage emerging aviation talent to help attract diverse expertise vital for the industry’s future.
“Both appointees have represented Guyana with distinction at major international platforms, including the ICAO General Assembly, the ICAO Air Services Negotiation Event (ICAN), CARICOM engagements, and numerous international aviation seminars and workshops, reinforcing Guyana’s growing profile within the global aviation community,” GCAA reported.
Speaking on the appointments, Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar said, “We are extremely pleased to see two Guyanese appointed by ICAO to serve as their ICAO Champion and Global Ambassador. This is a proud moment for Guyana. Our aviation sector is soaring to new heights, and it is deeply encouraging that our professionals are being given opportunities to represent Guyana on the global stage. Much credit to His Excellency President Ali’s vision in transforming Guyana’s aviation sector. His Excellency’s vision gives Guyana regional and global visibility.”
Further, the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority in congratulating both men, said that their appointments reflect Guyana’s growing influence in international aviation and underscores the country’s commitment to excellence, leadership, and global partnership in advancing the development of a safe, resilient, sustainable and future-ready aviation sector.
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