Latest update April 8th, 2026 12:03 AM
Trans Guyana and Tropical Aviation launch Corporate Jet service
In celebration of the Ogle International Airport’s Regional Class Carrier Certification and the 100th Anniversary of Aviation in Guyana, Trans Guyana Airways in collaboration with the Cessna Aircraft Company through its distributor “Tropical Aviation” yesterday launched the corporate jet service in Guyana.
Officials yesterday at the service launch
The expansion and certification of the airport has now made it possible for corporate or private executive jet travel easily accessible from Georgetown at the Ogle International Airport. According to officials, the “Cessna XLS” which would be operating out of Guyana, is the newest chapter in one of the business aviation’s most phenomenal success stories.
Kaieteur News was told that the very successful Cessna XLS provides clients with speed, comfort, safety and class.
John Price, the Vice President of the company, said that Cessna and Guyanese aviation have enjoyed a good friendship throughout the years. He said that the rapid growth in aviation signals a growing economy.
Prince said that the certification of the airport brings in a new era of convenience and greater options. With this, he said, they have introduced the new Cessna Jet line, the XLS plus. He explained that it’s an eight passenger jet, with a stand up cabin. It could reach most Caribbean destinations in one stop. The Jet comes with on cabin internet access, satellite phones, televisions and most of the modern facilities.
He noted that it could reach most North American destinations with one stop. Price said that one can travel to Ogle airport, hop on the jet make his/her rounds around the Caribbean and then return the same day just in time for dinner.
He explained that service cuts the cost for hotels and airline fees in half.
The Cessna XLS Jet
Chris Correia, a Trans Guyana Executive, explained that although no feasibility study was done, it’s not the company’s intention to sell a plane today; it’s more like planting a seed in the minds of businessmen and major organizations that this is not a toy, but a tool.
The business community needs to start thinking that this tool can enhance their businesses and organizations.
If someone wants to go to Miami, the aircraft can go there nonstop, with about four passengers, but with the full seating there will be a need to stop for fuel. The owners also noted that timing compares favourably with a commercial flight.
Price further stated that if one were to take the jet to go to Kaieteur Falls it would take about 15 minutes to get there compared to 50 minutes by the normal planes.
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