—MoU paves way for passenger, cargo and mail services
GUYANA and Peru have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will pave the way for a formal Air Services Agreement (ASA), bringing the two countries closer to establishing direct commercial aviation links.
The agreement, signed virtually by the respective civil aviation authorities, creates a framework for negotiations on passenger, cargo and mail services between the two countries.
According to the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), the move is intended to improve connectivity, facilitate trade and tourism, and strengthen economic and cultural relations.
Under the proposed arrangement, airlines would be granted a range of operating rights, including third, fourth, fifth and sixth freedom rights for mixed services and up to seventh freedom rights for dedicated cargo operations.
The GCAA said these provisions will support increased movement of people and goods while expanding opportunities for commercial exchange.
Director General of the GCAA, Lt. Col. (Ret’d) Egbert Field, and Director General of Peru’s Directorate for Civil Aviation, Paola Mariella Marin Ugarte, participated in the signing ceremony and highlighted the importance of closer aviation co-operation in advancing regional integration.
Both sides also reaffirmed their commitment to finalising an Air Services Agreement, which will be signed and ratified in keeping with the legal requirements of each country.
“The initiative is set to strengthen air transport connectivity, foster greater co-operation, and open new opportunities for economic and cultural exchange between the two nations,” the GCAA said in a statement.
The authority added that the MoU reflects a shared commitment to strengthening aviation safety standards, enhancing regulatory co-operation and exploring new opportunities for collaboration within the sector.
The document was signed in both English and Spanish, reflecting what officials described as the spirit of partnership and mutual respect between the two nations.
