GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC—The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) sought to guarantee the general public that particular authorization was granted to a non-public aviation firm based mostly in Costa Rica to make use of its airspace on Sunday.
The peace of mind was given as a result of a number of overseas helicopters that had been earlier within the day seen flying within the nation’s airspace raised issues.
The authorization granted by the GCAA permitted a fleet of three ultralight plane to traverse Guyanese airspace on their journey from Suriname to Trinidad and Tobago.
The GCAA, because the governing physique charged with regulating and overseeing all aerial navigation and aviation operations inside the nation’s airspace, indicated that every one background checks had been carried out earlier than granting expressed consent and authorization for the plane’s passage by Guyana’s sovereign airspace. “The GCAA meticulously reviewed the flight plans, plane specs, and credentials of the pilots earlier than granting the mandatory approvals, making certain full compliance with all related security protocols and worldwide aviation requirements,” the Authority mentioned.
The trio of nimble, light-weight planes commenced their voyage on Saturday, departing from Suriname at 09:29 AM (native time).
The GCAA added that following a three-hour flight, the ultralights landed on the Eugene F. Correia Worldwide Airport at 12:29 PM (native time).
After a short in a single day layover, the GCAA mentioned the plane ascended into the skies Sunday morning to embark upon the ultimate stretch of their aerial odyssey, flying in formation to Trinidad and Tobago.
In keeping with the regulatory company, that transit settlement underscores Guyana’s dedication to fostering regional cooperation and facilitating the sleek move of civilian air visitors whereas concurrently upholding the integrity of its borders and nationwide safety pursuits.
Issues in regards to the plane on a number of Fb accounts got here only a week after a Venezuelan navy patrol vessel entered Guyana’s Unique Financial Zone and communicated with a number of oil sector vessels working on behalf of ExxonMobil within the Stabroek Block underneath license or permission from Guyana.
A radio message erroneously knowledgeable the vessels that they had been illegally in Venezuelan waters, which had been disputed with Guyana.
