The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has launched its e-services landing permits allowing aircraft requesting permission to land in Guyana to do so now, digitally.
From its establishment in 2003, aircraft operators were required to make requests on paper, before trannsitioning to email in 2007.
Speaking at the launching ceremony, Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar, said that Guyana is now on par with standard international operating procedures and that drone operators will be afforded the opportunity to file their requests online soon.
He acknowledged that while there were some challenges in launching the new feature, it isnonethless a step in the right direction, emphasising that the permit is also critical to medical evacuation.
GCAA’s Director General, retired Lt Col Egbert Field, said this achievement is an indication of the institution’s commitment to enhancing aviation safety, efficiency and accessibility of Guyana’s airspace.
He said the initiative embodies the government’s plans to ensure the public service is both accessible and efficient for all stakeholders.
Operators seeking permission to land in Guyana can visit https://permits.civilaviation.gy, after which they will be directed to log in. Those without an account are required to sign up for one.
The following five documents are required for approval: a valid medical for flight crew, a valid license for flight crew, a valid certificate of registration, a valid certificate of airworthiness and a valid aircraft insurance.