2 Guyanese aviation experts appointed to ICAO Global Ambassadors

Guyana’s aviation sector has marked a major milestone with the appointment of two senior officials from the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Global Ambassadors Programme.
Director General of the GCAA, Lt Col (Ret’d) Egbert Field, AA, has been appointed as an ICAO Champion for the South American Region, while Dr Saheed Sulaman, Deputy Director General of the GCAA, has been appointed as an ICAO Global Ambassador for Guyana. The appointments followed a nomination by the Government of Guyana and took effect on January 1, 2026, for a period of two years. GCAA on Friday said that Lt Col (Ret’d) Field brings more than five decades of experience in military and civil aviation, having served as both a pilot and an administrator. He has led the GCAA as Director General for the past 10 years, during which time the authority has strengthened its regulatory institutions and expanded its standing within the international aviation community. He also serves on the Caribbean Aviation Safety and Security Oversight System (CASSOS), contributing to the development of regional aviation safety policies.

In his role as ICAO Champion, Lt Col (Ret’d) Field will participate in high-level international forums and policy discussions and engage with leaders across Governments, industry and civil society to advance ICAO’s objectives within the South American region. Dr Sulaman, appointed as ICAO Global Ambassador for Guyana, has spent 19 years with the GCAA and has held several senior positions within the organisation. He currently serves as Deputy Director General, with responsibility for organisational development, capacity building and strategic initiatives. He recently earned a PhD in Management through a Government of Guyana scholarship. As a Global Ambassador, Dr Sulaman will focus on engaging emerging aviation professionals and promoting interest in aviation careers, with the aim of attracting a broader range of skills and expertise needed to support the sector’s long-term development. According to a statement from GCAA, both appointees have represented Guyana at several international platforms, including the ICAO General Assembly, the ICAO Air Services Negotiation Event (ICAN), CARICOM meetings and various international aviation seminars and workshops. Their participation has contributed to raising Guyana’s profile within the global aviation sector. Public Utilities and Aviation Minister Deodat Indar welcomed the appointments and described them as a source of national pride. “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,” the minister said. He also credited President Dr Irfaan Ali’s vision for the transformation of the country’s aviation sector and its growing regional and international visibility.

In a statement, the GCAA congratulated Lt Col (Ret’d) Field and Dr Sulaman on their appointments, noting that the selections reflect Guyana’s increasing role in international aviation affairs. The authority said the appointments underscore the country’s commitment to leadership, global partnership and the advancement of a safe, resilient, and sustainable aviation sector. The ICAO Global Ambassadors Programme is designed to promote aviation development, leadership and cooperation worldwide, with ambassadors serving as advocates for ICAO’s mission across regions and sectors.