Trans Guyana to introduce new Beech aircraft in September

Trans-planeGeorgetown: Trans Guyana Airways will be introducing a spanking new state-of-the-art airliner to its commercial fleet as it strives to offer a more luxurious service for its passengers.

The aircraft touchdown in Guyana at the Ogle International Airport (OIA) on Wednesday at about 18:50h. The Beechcraft 1900D is a high flying, fast and comfortable passenger aircraft and will be the most advanced of its type operating in Guyana currently.

It carries a maximum speed of 285 knots (528 kmph) and can fly to a maximum height of 25,000 feet. The Beechcraft 1900D was designed, and is primarily used, as a regional airline and is one of the most popular 19- passenger airliner in history.

Additionally, the Beechcraft is capable of a range that allows it to fly to regional destinations such as Trinidad, Barbados, Antigua, etc. It also has sufficient cabin height that allows passengers to walk through with ease.

While the new aircraft has arrived, Trans Guyana Airways does not plan to introduce it commercially until September.