(Kaieteur News) – Guyana has taken a significant step toward expanding its international aviation footprint, with the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) signing a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Peru on Thursday evening — a move that signals a new era of bilateral cooperation between the two South American nations.

The MoU, described as historic by the GCAA, sets the stage for the negotiation of a full Air Services Agreement (ASA) and associated arrangements. Officials say the initiative is poised to strengthen air transport connectivity, deepen cooperation, and unlock new opportunities for economic and cultural exchange between Guyana and Peru.

The virtual signing ceremony brought together two of the region’s top civil aviation officials — Director General of the GCAA, Lt. Col. (Ret’d) Egbert Field, and Director General of the Directorate for Civil Aviation of Peru, Ms. Paola Mariella Marin Ugarte. Both officials used the occasion to underscore the significance of the milestone, emphasising its role in advancing regional integration and connectivity.