By Ray Chickrie
GEORGETOWN, Guyana -- Aruba Airlines plans to commence daily flights between Aruba and the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) in Guyana from July 7.
The CJIA's US$200 million modernization and expansion project is expected to be completed by the end of 2017. However, the government is finding it very difficult to attractive reputable airlines to land at the new airport.
Aruba Airlines was founded in 2006 and currently has in its fleet an Airbus 319, two 320 and, on order, two Embraer ERJ 145. The Airbus 320 has the range to ply the Aruba/New York route. JetBlue uses the same type of aircraft to ply the Aruba/JFK route.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana -- Aruba Airlines plans to commence daily flights between Aruba and the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) in Guyana from July 7.
The CJIA's US$200 million modernization and expansion project is expected to be completed by the end of 2017. However, the government is finding it very difficult to attractive reputable airlines to land at the new airport.
Aruba Airlines was founded in 2006 and currently has in its fleet an Airbus 319, two 320 and, on order, two Embraer ERJ 145. The Airbus 320 has the range to ply the Aruba/New York route. JetBlue uses the same type of aircraft to ply the Aruba/JFK route.