JAGS Aviation Inc. has expanded its fleet with the addition of two state-of-the-art Tecnam P2012 Traveller aircraft, which touched down in Guyana on Friday. The move marks a significant step in the company’s commitment to innovation, reliability, and service excellence in the nation’s aviation sector.

Built for short-field performance and regional connectivity, the P2012 is ideally suited for Guyana’s diverse terrain and remote airstrips. Each aircraft offers seating for more than nine passengers, featuring a spacious air-conditioned cabin, USB charging ports, and advanced Garmin G1000 NXi avionics—combining comfort with cutting-edge technology.

The new additions are expected to boost access to interior destinations, eco-lodges, and regional islands, directly supporting Guyana’s tourism sector and the modernisation of its aviation industry.

Director of Civil Aviation, Lieutenant Colonel (ret’d) Egbert Fields, praised the investment, noting that the arrival of new aircraft benefits not only the industry but also the wider economy.

“We are certainly in an era where most of the investment taking place in the air is moving this country leaps and bounds,” Fields said. “We must congratulate those who have placed confidence in moving things and investing their hard-earned cash… It is without a doubt an aviation industry that will be the envy of the Caribbean in the next year or two.”

Public Works Minister, Juan Edghill, echoed those sentiments, describing the event as “a great day for aviation” and reflecting on the transformation of Guyana’s air transport sector over the past five years.

He highlighted the Ogle Airport’s growth into one of the busiest in the Caribbean, with over 220 landings daily, and commended the private sector’s role in driving expansion.

With the acquisition of its sixth aircraft in five years, JAGS Aviation has demonstrated consistent growth. Minister Edghill also announced that he recently signed an order permitting JAGS and BK International to operate at Bartica’s airstrip, with plans to develop it into a modern aerodrome equipped for tourism.

The Minister stressed that modernisation will continue in both technology and physical infrastructure, with safety as the top priority.

“We want greater efficiency, greater predictability—particularly for our hinterland communities—and we want to see an expansion in our tourism potential,” he said.

Looking ahead, the government envisions Guyana as a hub for connecting international and regional carriers, enabling seamless travel throughout South America and the Caribbean. Edghill encouraged more investment in technical capacity, with a focus on developing local engineering capabilities to service aircraft domestically.

He reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to working with local and international operators:

“You can be assured that you have a partner in a PPP/C administration,” he told industry stakeholders.

The arrival of the new Tecnam aircraft signals continued momentum in Guyana’s aviation sector, which is positioning itself for sustained growth in tourism, trade, and regional connectivity.