President Irfaan Ali yesterday called for greater ambition in Guyana’s aviation industry as he delivered the keynote address at the commissioning of JAGS Aviation’s new Hindustan H-228 aircraft.
A release from the Department of Public Information (DPI) said that the two Dornier 228 aircraft each seat 19 passengers and are expected to significantly enhance service delivery. They also introduce a first for domestic aviation in Guyana, featuring onboard washroom facilities.
The planes were procured from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in India.
The president said the investment represents more than fleet expansion, describing it as another signal of Guyana’s broader economic transformation and its ambition to become a regional aviation hub.
DPI said that the president outlined a 10-pillar aviation development framework, anchored by the goal of transforming Guyana into a regional aviation and logistics hub.
Jags Aviation now operates a fleet of 14 aircraft, continuing its expansion following the acquisition of two Tecnam P2012 Traveller planes from Italy last year.
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