Guyana strengthens aviation sector with 5-day civil aviation training

The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) hosted a five-day technical training from March 16 to 20, focused on the development of a Civil Aviation Master Plan (CAMP) at its Georgetown head office. The initiative, held under the auspices of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), brought together senior representatives from key aviation stakeholders, including Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Eugene F Correia International Airport, local international air operators, the Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP), the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), and the Civil Aviation Training School.
The sessions were facilitated by ICAO Aviation Specialist Roberto Sosa, who provided participants with technical guidance and international best practices.
Public Utilities and Aviation Minister Deodat Indar described the training as timely, noting that the Government is developing a CAMP aligned with President Dr Irfaan Ali’s vision and informed by industry stakeholders. Director General Lt Col (Ret’d) Egbert Field, A A, highlighted the strategic significance of the initiative, emphasising that it aims to strengthen technical capacity and institutional knowledge to produce a robust national aviation plan. A CAMP provides a long-term roadmap for the development and modernisation of a country’s aviation sector, covering areas such as infrastructure expansion, airspace management, safety oversight, security, and economic regulation. The plan ensures that aviation goals are aligned with broader economic development objectives and ICAO’s Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs).
The Government of Guyana is pursuing significant investments in the aviation sector in 2026, including a second passenger terminal at CJIA, relocation and construction of a new Air Traffic Control Tower complex at the same airport, development of new municipal airports in Lethem, Region Nine (Upper Takutu–Upper Essequibo) and Rose Hall, Region Six (East Berbice–Corentyne) and rehabilitation of over 30 airstrips across the hinterland. The training also focused on updating Guyana’s 2020 CAMP to reflect the country’s growth, expanding aviation infrastructure, and long-term development goals.
The programme was funded by the Government of Japan and conducted by ICAO’s Global Aviation Training Office.