1st Avianca cargo flight touches down at CJIA 

The inaugural cargo flight operated by Avianca Cargo arrived on Wednesday at the Cheddi Jagdeo International Airport (CJIA).
In a social media post, the airport said the cargo service expands the airline’s presence locally, as Avianca already operates passenger flights to the country. The cargo aircraft, an Airbus A330-300, arrived in Guyana and was greeted with a ceremonial water salute to mark the milestone.
The aircraft has a cargo capacity of approximately 53 tonnes and represents the airline’s first dedicated cargo flight to Guyana. The airport said the move strengthens air freight connectivity and supports the country’s growing logistics sector.
According to earlier information released by the Government, the service officially commenced on March 2, operating weekly flights between Guyana and Miami.
Public Utilities and Aviation Minister Deodat Indar previously announced that the cargo operations would be conducted using an Airbus A330-243F aircraft, capable of transporting up to 65 tonnes of cargo per flight.
The Minister said the new service comes as Guyana experiences a significant increase in international cargo volumes. Since 2020, cargo movement through the country’s international airports has nearly doubled, reflecting increased commercial activity and expanding trade.
Indar had said the new weekly service is intended to strengthen the country’s aviation and logistics infrastructure while supporting the needs of businesses and individuals.
“This additional 65-tonne weekly capacity is a critical resource for both our business community and private citizens. It provides a reliable, high-volume link for the shipment of commercial goods, agricultural exports, and personal effects,” the Minister said.
The direct air cargo connection to Miami is expected to provide exporters with faster access to international markets, particularly for agricultural and commercial products.
Government officials have said the initiative also supports efforts to position Guyana as a major supplier of food within the Caribbean region, enabling farmers and manufacturers to move products more efficiently to overseas markets.
Avianca Cargo has been involved in cargo operations since 1973.