Caribbean aviation oversight body in ‘roadmap’ visit

Guyana’s effort to achieve compliance with international aviation standards was discussed on Wednesday when a team from the Caribbean Aviation Safety and Security Oversight System (CASSOS) met with President Donald Ramotar, along with Minister of Transport and Hydraulics, Robeson Benn and local aviation officials at the Office of the President.

A release for the Government Information Agency (GINA) said that Chairman of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) Board, Hugh Denbow indicated that the CASSOS officials visited Guyana for three days to liaise with local experts, and assist with ongoing efforts to craft a “roadmap” which will serve as a guide to take the local aviation sector forward as it moves towards compliance with higher internationally standards.

The team comprised the Chief Executive Officer of CASSOS Captain Gregory Fox, Chairman of