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Guyana charts flight path to regional hub
…hosts workshop to craft aviation master plan
(Kaieteur News) – Guyana is accelerating its transformation into a regional aviation hub, as key stakeholders converge in Georgetown to craft a modern, forward-looking Civil Aviation Master Plan (CAMP) that will guide the sector’s long-term expansion.
The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), with support from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), hosted a five-day high-level technical training from March 16–20, bringing together top aviation officials, airport executives, regulators, and tourism leaders.
Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar
Participants included representatives from the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Eugene F. Correia International Airport, local international air operators, the Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP), the Guyana Tourism Authority, and the Civil Aviation Training School. The sessions were led by internationally recognised ICAO aviation specialist Roberto Sosa.
Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar, said the training was a timely one, and that the Government is developing a Civil Aviation Master Plan that is aligned with His Excellency President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s vision and incorporates the views of industry stakeholders.
Director General Lt. Col. (ret’d) Egbert Field, A.A., underscored the far-reaching strategic significance of the initiative for Guyana’s aviation landscape. He noted that the training was specifically designed to strengthen participants’ technical capacity and institutional knowledge, equipping them with the expertise and analytical tools necessary to produce a robust Civil Aviation Master Plan.
A Civil Aviation Master Plan (CAMP) serves as a comprehensive, strategic roadmap for states to chart the long-term development and modernisation of their national aviation sectors. The plan addresses critical pillars including infrastructure expansion, airspace management, safety oversight, security frameworks, and economic regulation, ensuring that national aviation goals are firmly aligned with broader economic development imperatives and the Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) established by ICAO.
Underscoring its commitment to transforming Guyana into a regional aviation hub, the Government of Guyana is making significant capital investments across the sector in 2026, including: the construction of a second passenger terminal at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport; the relocation and construction of a new Air Traffic Control Tower complex at the same airport; the development of new municipal airports at Lethem (Region 9) and Rosehall (Region 6); and the rehabilitation of more than 30 airstrips across Guyana’s hinterland regions.
A central outcome of the training is the collaborative enhancement and updating of Guyana’s 2020 Civil Aviation Master Plan, ensuring it accurately reflects the country’s current growth trajectory, expanding aviation infrastructure, and ambitious long-term development agenda. The training was funded by the Government of Japan and conducted by the Global Aviation Training Office of ICAO.
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