Trans Guyana gets approval to conduct Area Navigation

Trans Guyana Airways Limited (TGAL) has announced that it has received approval from the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to conduct RNAV (Area Navigation), that is, an instrument approach procedure that uses aircraft-based navigation systems, as distinct from reliance on ground-based navigation systems for guidance to the runway for landing.

The significance of this technology, explained by TGAL’s, Director of Operations, Capt. Andre Farinha, is that TGAL’s aircraft operational safety on landing, particularly in poor weather conditions such as low visibility or heavy rain in hinterland regions, will be substantially improved.

The RNAV navigation systems also has several advantages over traditional ground-based navigation systems by providing greater accuracy and flexibility, allowing more direct routes resulting in increased fuel efficiency, a reduction in emissions and shorter flight times for the aircraft.

Capt. Farinha expressed his gratitude to the Director General of the GCAA, Col. (Ret’d) Egbert Field, A.A, and the team of Flight Operation Inspectors at the GCAA for their commitment for working with the aviation industry to enhance aircraft safety and reliability for the aircraft passenger public.

According to a press release from the company, Trans Guyana Airways Limited (TGAL) is the first and only operator in Guyana to receive this approval and which is evidence of the company’s dedication to providing safe, reliable and efficient air transportation services within Guyana and the Caribbean region.