16 Jul Transport Minister applauds Trans Guyana pilot for bravery KINGSTOWN, Georgetown – Hon. Robeson Benn, the country’s Public Works Minister, has commended the pilot of Trans Guyana for “keeping her wits” that saved the lives of 11 passengers in Mabaruma, Region 1 yesterday, July 15, 2012. Veteran pilot Ferial Ally crashed landed the 12 seater Cessna at Mabaruma Airstrip after confronting some treacherous weather conditions. No one was seriously hurt. “From the initial reports that I am previewed to I have to say that her actions have to be applauded... Read more
13 Jul Civil aviation team conducts investigation into Region One plane crash KINGSTON, Georgetown - A team of officials from the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) travelled to Matthews Ridge, Region One today and undertook investigations and recovery, shortly after the crash of an Air Services Ltd plane carrying 11 passengers, and the pilot. According to Zulicar Ally, head of the aviation agency, a four member team is currently combing the area of the crash site. “We have everything under control and as soon as we have review what we have collected we will let... Read more
