aviation
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192 countries coming for ICAO Air Transport Meeting
…Field says 16 hotels booked, Guyana all set GUYANA is all set to host for the first time the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s (ICAO) Air Transport Meeting from November 21-23, 2018, with several large companies indicating sponsorship of the event. The conference will see discourse on maximising economic benefits of aviation, harmonising air transport regulatory framework, liberalisation of air cargo…
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PM of Antigua and Barbuda: Better air transport essential for regional economic resilience
The Hon. Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, has made a call for regional governments to embrace the reforms that are needed to create a sustainable air transport sector in the Caribbean. The Prime Minister was speaking at a seminar on Air Transport Connectivity and Competitiveness, hosted by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) in Grenada. Reliable connectivity of…
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Staying on track with global civil aviation developments – CCS
As air transportation continues to be an important area of focus for the Region, the CARICOM Secretariat participated in the latest Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), which establishes policy and reviews technical, economic and legal areas of the Organisation’s work. The Secretariat’s Adviser, Single Market, Sectoral Programme Ms Desiree Field-Ridley and Deputy Programme Manager, Transportation, Dr. Pauline…
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Safety, security in Regional aviation to be harmonised- Guyana sets stage for robust sector
Matters pertaining to security and safety in the aviation sector for the Caribbean Region are currently being discussed as the Caribbean Aviation Safety and Security Oversight System’s (CASSOS) Board of Directors holds its 17th Meeting in Georgetown, Guyana. CASSOS is the Region’s aviation oversight organisation. It is aimed at facilitating the growth and development of aviation through training, resource sharing,…
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Guyana to get regional help to meet global civil aviation standards
Guyana is among several Caribbean countries expected to receive assistance from the Caribbean Aviation Safety and Security Oversight System (CASSOS) to help reach a year-end deadline set by the global aviation watchdog agency to meet certain conditions. Speaking with Demerara Waves Online News following the opening of the 17th CASSOS Board meeting at the Marriot Hotel, CASSOS Chairman Nari-Williams Singh…
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Demand for new aircraft in Caribbean to reach 2,300 by 2033
Herdon, Nov. 17, CMC – A report by Airbus has forecast that the Latin America and Caribbean regions will require around 2,300 new airliners by 2033. This is according to the latest Global Market Forecast (GMF) by Airbus that says this will be driven by strong economy and expected air traffic growth. Airbus predicts that the total value of new…
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CTO official says more needed to improve regional aviation sector
ST. THOMAS, United States Virgin Islands, Sept 17, CMC – The outgoing chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), Beverly Nicholson-Doty, says while some progress is being made, much more needs to be achieved to resolve long-standing concerns of the regional aviation sector. Nicholson-Doty, who is also the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Commissioner, told regional tourism ministers and other…
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