The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) yesterday said it was “increasingly concerned” about the number of domestic aircraft accidents, and safety seminars were held last month to ensure that the aviation industry maintains high standards.

The GCAA, in a statement yesterday, noted that Transport Minister Robeson Benn and the management of the aviation umbrella body were concerned about the “unacceptable” situation, which saw several incidents throughout the year. As a result, the seminars were organised to remind the main players of the sector of their duty to strive to maintain the highest standards of safety in their day-to-day operations.

According to the GCAA, in December, two flight operation experts, Captain Gregory Fox, veteran pilot and  CEO of the Caribbean Aviation Safety and Security Oversight System (CASSOS) and…..