Two additional air bridges secured by CJIA

One of the air bridges being installed at the CJIA

Two additional air bridges was given to the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), to be installed by September, which will further advance the modernisation and efficiency of the airport.

It was revealed by CJIA’s Public Relations Officer, Shunza Samuels that the two bridges will make it easier for passengers to depart the aircraft. It was explained that an air bridge is a passageway, which is enclosed and extends from the terminal gate of the airport to the airplane.

As such, the addition of the air bridges now makes it possible for the airport to accommodate Code D and E types of airplanes. It was pointed out that these are larger aircraft than what usually arrives at the CJIA. It can carry over 300 passengers.

Samuels stressed that the addition of the air bridges also means that passengers coming on British Airways,which is expected to begin flights to Guyana in early 2023, will be able to offload passengers comfortably.

Further, using a Boeing 777-200ER aircraft, British Airways will operate twice weekly with the capacity to carry 332 passengers.

The PRO revealed that when the installation is completed, the airport will have a total of six air bridges to accommodate the offloading of passengers, which is in keeping with its expansion.

It was noted that the $400M investment complements the extended boarding corridor which was completed by China Harbour Engineering Company in June.

Meanwhile, Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill during a recent press conference made it clear that the CJIA will continue to expand in keeping with the growing economy.

Edghill disclosed that Guyana is projected to be the fastest growing economy in the world, with the International Monetary Fund estimating growth rate by 47 per cent.

The minister said that since taking office, the government has invested heavily in the upgrade of the airport, which includes an extension of the runway and the installation of an Instrument Landing System to assist pilots when landing in unfavourable weather conditions.