Guyana launches digital landing permit system for aircraft

Following the launch of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) e-services landing permit system, aircrafts seeking permission to land in Guyana can now do so digitally. The digitisation of aviation services marks a major leap forward in how public services are delivered, according to Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar.

Speaking at the launch of the new system on Monday, the minister said it is another important step in transforming how services are accessed.

“Folks outside don’t care much. They just want stuff to be done easy.

“Everything is already digitised, and they’re accustomed to the digitised environment, and they come to Guyana, hand in printed paper. It already puts a shock into the system,” the minister said.

The project, managed by the National Data Management Authority (NDMA), includes the digitisation of more than 1,600 aviation records that were previously paper based.

Now access for landing permits is made easier through the e-service website with over 500 landing permit applications received yearly. 

A key upgrade is the introduction of an online drone application system, which has received over 200 applications nationwide, including from regions like Berbice, Essequibo, and Linden.

The platform is designed to offer fast, secure access without the need for in-person visits.

“The rest of the services will creep in. So the drones permit and the other permits that you need will have this, this will also have to deal with medical evacuation and so on, which is something that you need fast turnaround time, not 24 hours,” Minister Indar said.

Currently the system has a 24-hour turnaround time for approvals but Indar said this will have to be reduced. This system will also be implemented at all sectors as part of the national plan to digitise public services.