Defence Force commissioned Dornier HAL-228 aircrafts purchased from India

Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d), Mark Phillips on Sunday participated in the commissioning ceremony for two additions to the Guyana Defence Force’s (GDF’s) Air Corps Fleet. The two Dornier HAL-228-201, purchased from India earlier this year, were officially commissioned today at Air Station London, Timehri.

Delivering remarks Phillips described the commissioning as part of a larger vision by the Government to transform the GDF into a modern, versatile institution capable of addressing an evolving range of challenges.

Reflecting on the commissioning and collaboration, Phillips said the moment is significant as it coincides with a major strategic milestone in the partnership between Guyana and India. India Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will be in Guyana on a State visit from November 19-21.

The ceremony was attended by the Senior Minister within the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance and Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh; Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill; National Security Advisor, Captain Gerry Gouveia; High Commissioner of India to Guyana, HE Dr Amit Telang; Chief of Defence Staff of the GDF, Brigadier Omar Khan; Heads of the Joint Services; senior GDF officers; representatives of the civil aviation authority; and representatives of the aircraft’s  manufacturers, the Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL).