Jags Aviation, owned by businessman Brian Tiwarie, has introduced two new Tecnam P2012 traveller aircraft, a move that is expected to boost the country’s commercial travel.
A brief ceremony to mark the official addition of the two aircraft, which arrived in Guyana from Italy, was held on Friday at the company’s Bradley Hanger at Ogle, East Coast Demerara. Jags is now operating nine new aircraft.
“This acquisition represents more than just the addition of another aircraft; it is a strategic step towards a modern, efficient, excellent inter-regional and local air services,” Carl Rodney, a pilot attached to the company, said.
Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill (second from left), joined family and friends of Brian Tiwarie, the owner of Jags Aviation, for the official launch of the aircraft.
These aircraft are twin-engine, high-wing utility, and are nine-seaters. They are designed to operate from shorter runways, making them suitable for remote areas; they also possess modern designs, advanced avionics, and versatility. They are also fitted to conduct medical evacuations.
Public Works Minister Juan Edghill told the gathering that investments by the private sector are boosting the country’s transformation, especially with the use of modern technology.
“I’ve just signed, a few days ago, the order giving Jags and BK the right to operate the Bartica Airstrip and to develop it into a modern airdrome with all of the necessary facilities,” Edghill said.
He noted that the Eugene F. Correia International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the Caribbean, with more than 220 landings daily. Edghill highlighted that this is the sixth aircraft the company has bought since 2020.
“That shows two things: the growth in the sector, and the sector is growing and it is expanding.
“Private sector [companies] only invest when they do the math, they do the analysis, they do the projections, and they are sure that their investment is not in vain. This kind of investment is clear that Jags and BK are putting another vote of confidence in the economy,” the Public Works Minister said.
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