CJIA signs MoU for second terminal building with Grupo Puntacana

The Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) Corporation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a new terminal building at Guyana’s main airport at Timehri.

A statement from CJIA yesterday said that the Corporation had signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Grupo Puntacana, a leading airport developer and operator from the Dominican Republic.

The MoU signifies a significant step forward in CJIA’s expansion plans, aimed at increasing passenger capacity and enhancing the overall travel experience for visitors and residents, the statement said.

“The MoU outlines a collaborative effort to construct a new terminal building at CJIA, specifically designed to handle the growing influx of passengers. This expansion is crucial to accommodate the anticipated surge in air travel demand within the coming years, driven by Guyana’s flourishing economy and tourism potential”, according to the Corporation.

This MoU signifies the second major partnership the Government of Guyana has announced for CJIA’s expansion.

Late last year, a similar MoU was signed with the Manchester Airport Group (MAG) to construct a second terminal and implement improved management practices for the airport facility.

The statement said that the government continues to engage and leverage reputable airport developers with expertise in airport operations to streamline procedures, enhance efficiency, and elevate the quality of service provided to passengers.

Together, it said that these partnerships represent a comprehensive strategy to transform CJIA into a world-class airport capable of meeting the growing needs of Guyana’s air travel industry.

In 2022, the Cheddi Jagan International Airport signed a MoU with the Houston Airport System, resulting in both airports working together to attract United Airlines to fly the Houston/Georgetown route.

United Airlines is to begin flying between Houston and Guyana from April this year.