Civil Aviation Authority scores 66.36% in ICAO safety audit

The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced that Guyana has achieved a score of 66.36% in the recent International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Safety Audit. The result marks a significant improvement from previous assessments and positions Guyana ahead of other nations in the South American region.
Guyana, a signatory to the ICAO Convention on International Civil Aviation, participated in the ICAO Universal Safety Oversight Audit-Continuous Monitoring Approach (USOAP-CMA) Programme from May 29 to June 11, 2024. The audit focused on evaluating the country’s implementation of safety oversight systems in line with ICAO standards.
The audit covered the provisions of the Convention on International Civil Aviation and its Annexes, assessing eight critical areas: legislation, organisation, personnel licensing, aircraft operations, airworthiness of aircraft, aircraft accident and incident investigation, air navigation services, and aerodromes and ground aids. Notably, Guyana’s score represents a marked improvement from the 2007 ICAO audit and outperforms the results of the last four audits conducted within the South American region.
The GCAA attributes the success to the robust support and guidance provided by key governmental figures, including the Head of State, President Irfaan Ali, and members of his Cabinet. Special acknowledgments were extended to Minister Bishop Juan Edghill for his pivotal role in guiding the audit process, Minister Deodat Indar for overseeing audit preparations, and Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir A. Nandalall S.C., for ensuring the timely amendment of the Civil Aviation Act 2018 and the approval of related regulations.
The GCAA in a public missive also expressed gratitude to domestic air operators, the Parliament—which unanimously passed the necessary amendments—and the Chairman and Board of Directors of the GCAA, along with the management, technical, and support staff who worked to ensure Guyana’s strong performance in the audit.