Wayne Farley

IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, has placed a firm order for 500 Airbus A320 Family aircraft, setting the record for the biggest single purchase agreement in the history of commercial aviation. The latest agreement takes the total number of Airbus aircraft on order by IndiGo to 1,330, establishing its position as the world’s biggest A320 Family customer. The historic purchase…

Caribbean Airlines Limited announces the resumption of flights to Caracas, Venezuela from May 13, 2023. Initially, the flights will operate every Saturday with increased frequency expected later on. This marks a significant step forward for the airline as it continues to connect the Caribbean region and provide added value to its customers.  With the largest network in the region, Caribbean…

Guyana’s Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill, M.P and India’s High Commissioner to Guyana Dr. K. J. Srinivasa, on Saturday signed an Air Services Agreement (ASA), which allows for easier travel between the two nations. The Agreement was signed in the presence of India’s Minister of External Affairs Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar; Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation,…

The Minister of Public Works, Hon. Bishop Juan Edghill, M.P on Tuesday opened the 26th Board of Directors Meeting of the Caribbean Aviation Safety and Security Oversight System (CASSOS) at the Pegasus Hotel in Georgetown. This was the first in-person meeting for the regional aviation oversight body since COVID-19 restrictions were lifted by countries around the world. Addressing the members of…

President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Wednesday announced via his Facebook page that Dominican airline, Sky Cana, would commence the Guyana to Canada route from June 1, 2023. The announcement was made following a meeting between President Ali and airline’s CEO Frank Diaz Gonzalez at the Office of the President earlier today. Sky Cana is a Dominican Republic Company with a fleet that includes 3- AIRBUS…

British Airways’ first flight between London Gatwick Airport and Guyana touched down on Monday evening expanding the airline’s footprint into the Americas. It also signals the first service between Europe and Guyana with a stop in St. Lucia in each direction. Monday’s inaugural flight was met with a colourful reception of steel drums and dancers following the arrival of the aircraft. Government…

magniX, a manufacturer of electric propulsion solutions for the aviation industry, on Thursday launched the first electric-powered De Havilland Canada DHC8-Q300 (Dash 8) aircraft. Universal Hydrogen’s hydrogen electric Dash 8 aircraft, which is the largest hydrogen fuel cell aircraft in the world, took off from Moses Lake, Washington, United States’ Grant County International Airport (MWH),…

Angolan aircraft operator Bestfly and Addis Ababa-headquartered flight support, charter, and aviation consultancy Krimson Aviation have formed a new Joint Venture, BFK Aviation. The entity brings together two powerhouses of business aviation in Africa with the intent of supporting the evolution and growth of the aviation industry in Guyana. Bestfly and Krimson Aviation, under the leadership of…

Arajet gets permission to fly to Guyana

Guyana is among several countries to which Arajet, the low-cost carrier from the Dominican Republic, has been granted permission from its aviation authority to fly to. The other countries include Trinidad, Barbados, and Belize. The Junta de Aviación Civil (JAC) announced via a tweet that they approved the request of Arajet Airlines to include routes connecting Santo Domingo with Sao Paulo, Rio…

Guyanese no longer require visas to travel to the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom on Tuesday announced that Guyanese would no longer require visas to travel to the United Kingdom from November 9. United Kingdom High Commissioner Jane Miller made the announcement alongside President Irfaan Ali at her residence. “This visa lift is a real sign of the confidence that the UK has in the growth of our relationship and, together with the direct flight, at the end…

Guyana Delegation seeking additional airlift at World Routes Forum

A delegation from Guyana led by Minister of Tourism, Hon. Oneidge Walrond is attending a global air connectivity event in Las Vegas where pitches will be made to attract additional airlift into the country. The World Routes Development Forum is an annual event, which brings together airlines, airports, tourism authorities, tour operators and other key aviation decision-makers. It is also…

Eviation’s Alice Achieves Milestone withFirst Flight of All-Electric Aircraft

Eviation Aircraft, a manufacturer of all-electric aircraft, successfully completed the first flight of its zero-emission Alice aircraft, a historic day and major milestone in electric aviation. Alice lifted off at 7:10 a.m. from Grant County International Airport (MWH), flying for 8 minutes at an altitude of 3,500 feet. This trailblazing flight of the technology demonstrator provided Eviation…

Wisk Unveils Self-Flying, Electric Air Taxi

Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company and pioneer in autonomous, electric flight, today revealed the world’s first self-flying, all-electric, four-passenger vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi. As Wisk’s go-to-market aircraft, Generation 6 represents the first-ever candidate for type certification by the FAA of an autonomous eVTOL.  The most advanced air taxi in the…

Aircraft runs off airstrip at Eteringbang

A Britten-Norman Islander on Wednesday afternoon ran off the airstrip as it touched down at Eteringbang. There are no reports of injuries to the occupants on board. The 10-seater aircraft operated by BK Aviation departed Ogle airport around 2:30 p.m. local time with 9 persons on board. The Islander, with registration marking 8R-GGT, was being piloted by Errol Pearson. Eteringbang is an unpaved…

Heart Aerospace unveils new airplane design

Swedish electric airplane maker Heart Aerospace has unveiled significant design updates to its first electric aircraft and confirmed Air Canada, one of North America’s largest airlines and Saab, the Swedish aerospace and defense company, as new minority shareholders. The new airplane design, called the ES-30, is a regional electric airplane with a capacity of 30 passengers and it replaces the…

United Invests Another $15 Million in Electric Flying Taxi

United on Thursday announced a $15 million investment in Eve Air Mobility and a conditional purchase agreement for 200 four-seat electric aircraft plus 200 options, expecting the first deliveries as early as 2026. This marks another significant investment from United in flying taxis – or eVTOLs (electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle) – that has the potential to revolutionize the…

American Airlines to Purchase Supersonic Aircraft

American Airlines and Boom Supersonic today announced the airline’s agreement to purchase up to 20 Overture aircraft, with an option for an additional 40. American has paid a non-refundable deposit on the initial 20 aircraft. Overture is expected to carry passengers at twice the speed of today’s fastest commercial aircraft. Boom Supersonic’s Overture would introduce an important new speed…