Arrival of Guyana Airways Corporation’s (GAC) first turbo-prop aircraft (1967)
On Tuesday May 9, 1967 the arrival in Guyana of a 19 seater DHC-6 Twin Otter turbo-prop aircraft, 8R-GCP, a gift from the Government of Canada, signaled a new era of aviation for Guyana Airways Corporation.
Robert Dornford, Architect of Guyana’s Entry into the Jet Aviation Age
Engineering Superintendent, Chief Engineer, General Manager, Deputy Board Chair of Guyana Airways Corporation, Director General of Airworthiness (Guyana)
Over the span of 25 years beginning in 1962 Robert Dornford's unrelenting efforts contributed to the rise of Guyana Airways Corporation (GAC). His intellectual prowess and tenacity guided then British Guiana Airways from the era of the Grumman Goose to a competitive airline (GAC) with modern advanced jet aviation equipment, technology, and skillful personnel that was the envy of the Caribbean.
Legends of Guyana’s Aviation Industry and Engineering
I have had some memorable moments in my life, I shook the hands of several presidents (including of the USA) and their wives, but one of the most memorable moments I will cherish is the one in which I spent time breaking bread with the legends of the aviation industry and engineering of Guyana, who made history with their contribution across the world.
Events on this day of January 06, 1930
It was January 06, 1930 when the first Pan-Am amphibian aircraft landed on the Demerara River linking Miami, USA with Georgetown, Guyana by air.
Also on that day Donald Bradman (who later became Sir Donald Bradman) in the Sheffield Shield Series scored 452 not out for NSW (New South Wales) against Queensland at Sydney. His score took 415 minutes with 49 fours
Pilot error cited for Caribbean Airlines’ 2011 crash – report findings
Georgetown, GINA, September 19, 2013 - As initially suspected and now substantiated, the cause of the Caribbean Airlines Flight Number 523 accident on June 30, 2011 has been found to be pilot error.
Guyana Police Helio Courier (8R-GCJ) with GDF Troops in Rupunnuni1970
8R-GCJ Guyana Police Helio Courier with GDF Troops in Rupunnuni1970
Photo Courtesy of Karl Sonntag Pics
Status of passengers from the ASL aircraft crash at Mathews Ridge - Air Services Limited Press Release
All ASL plane crash passengers discharged from Hospital. Medical Bills to date total in excess of $3 million dollars
Esther Williams from Baramita and Urmella Rajesh from Berbice both of whom underwent surgery for fractured facial bones were the last 2 passengers to be discharged from the St. Joseph Mercy Hospital last Saturday. They are scheduled for a follow-up visit this Thursday, 25 July 2013 with Dr. Abalberto Fernandes. They are staying with relatives in Mocha, EBD and Enmore, ECD respectively.
New airline to start operating from Guyana to New York
A new airline is scheduled to start operating between Guyana and New York from October, 2013.
The airline Fly Guyana is represented by Harry Chowbey who is listed in his LinkedIn profile as:
Currently: Managing Director - Supplier Operations & Cabin Maintenance at Delta Air Lines - October 2006 – Present (6 years 10 months) Greater Atlanta Area
U. S. Military Aircraft Graveyard
Feast your eyes on the US military aircraft graveyard at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona, USA.
More that 4000 aircraft or aerospace vehicles in various state of disassembly at the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Center (AMARG), also known as the "Bone Yard."
AMARG, previously known as AMARC, the Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Center), is a joint service facility managed by the US Air Force Material Command located in the city of Tucson, Arizona, USA.
22 year old woman struck and killed by the propeller of a light aircraft
A 22 year old woman was killed yesterday after coming into contact with the propeller of a light aircraft at the Ekereku bottom airstrip in Region Seven. The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCCA) officials were travelling to the area today to cnduct an investigation.
The aircraft involved in the incident was a Cessna 172 and the deceased person was identified by the as Raquel Joseph.