Guyana Civil Aviation Authority

4 Business View Caribbean ply with the required aviation security measures and practices contained in the country’s National Civil Avi- ation Security Program (NCASP) and other associated policy documents. CASU is also responsible for review- ing and approving existing and new aviation security programs for aircraft operators, airports, cargo com- panies or regulated agents, air navigation services, catering companies, AVSEC (Aviation Security) training organizations, AVSEC instructors, and other aviation security stakeholders. This new division has been added to GCAA’s mandate due to the explosive growth of air traffic in the country over the preceding decade, and the potential threats all airports are exposed to. “The industry has grown significantly over the last ten years,” says Heeralall. “We have moved from having one international air- port to two; in 2006, we had about 25 aircraft in our domestic fleet, owned by private aircraft owners and operators. At the moment, we have 60 aircraft in addi- tion to which the generation of the fleet has changed significantly. Our international airport at Ogle, which is about 20 minutes from the city, is our hub for our do- mestic operations. Now, that airport has in excess of a hundred landings and departures every day.” Heeralall relates that the international traffic that over - flies Guyana’s airspace has increased, as well: “Guy - ana is strategically located to link the south and the north and provides a shorter route from some parts of Europe into South America. So, a couple of years ago, we enhanced our air space and provided additional Chaitrani Heeralall, GCAA’s Director General