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DEAR EDITOR:
Antigua’s lone International Airport is badly in need of management after the departure of the CEO about six months ago, and the iffy position of the Acting or not Acting CEO who has been on leave. Most Airports have in place strong experts in Aviation and a Minister who is involved and establishes policy, however when abnormal situations of management lapses over long periods, an international management team is engaged to overhaul the airport.
When Jamaica found themselves at the end of their islands human resource capacity in Airport management, Vancouver Airports Authority was engaged to bring Jamaica’s airports up to date and prepared for the 21st century. So well did their airports overhaul wear over the years, that an operational foundation was established then, and which continues to grow. Under P.M. Mia Mottley, Barbados also has sought help from Mexico in their airport upgrades.
Years ago, Antigua’s foundation in aviation was created by the demand of the richest Americans whose presence at Mill Reef Club assured Antigua with its strategic location, early recognition as air routes were being designated outside of the region. It followed that our local aviation management as part of the colonial government was well trained and meticulous in all matters aviation.
The confidence that well trained and capable management gives to an airport cannot be underestimated, especially when it comes to Safety & Security. The record of Antigua and the Caribbean region in areas of Safety has been noteworthy, and inextricably bound to the expertise of our aviation maintenance of both Caribbean Airlines & LIAT.
There is real support available in the region, where time and island logistics play a key role in keeping aircraft in the air. Now we learn that the loan for airport improvement has dropped into ABAA’s account, the time has come for informed aviation experts to be put in place.
The time has come for Antigua’s airport to cease being an arm of government where those in authority condone arbitrary breaches of Rules, Regulations & Transparency. Our airport operates an inefficient organization, where the uninformed ride roughshod over lesser trained individuals who are used to commit unauthorized activities. This must cease!
BY AVIATOR
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8 responses to “LETTER: Antigua airport needs international management”
I’ve read and agree with the writer 100%. The challenge we have is with the people at the helm who feel like they must dip their hand in everything, even matters and industries they know nothing about. Under our current leadership, it’s never going to happen.
Over the years of LIAT 1974’s operation, several CEOs and consultants were brought in o help it improve. The same thing always happens.Governments interfere and in all cases forced those people to leave.
Why you have to bring the government in this? Big dutty stupes
The writer should tell us how much it will cost for international management and where the money will come from. Never mind, forgot we are an economic powerhouse.
It is a shame that after being an airline owner for so many years we have not trained our own people in airport management.
Why does Air Peace own 70% of LIAT (2020) when it’s only contributing two leased planes.
Antigua takes over the $60 million debt for two aircraft’s with Caribbean Development Bank; then spends another $20 million repairing, rebuilding and getting certification for 2 old aircrafts. A total of $ 80 Million invested by Antigua and Barbuda who only gets 30% of the ownership of LIAT(2020)
@Joel and @Doug,
VC Bird International Airport had one of the most competent and accomplished CEO there was.
The writer failed in not exploring why she resigned. The reasons behind her resignation tells why there is not a competent CEO at VC Bird International Airport.
To the dim minded individual(s) who can’t understand why the government must share large portions of the blame, you are also a major part of the problem in the country where accountability and responsibility is concerned.
Yes! the government, because their primary RESPONSIBILITY is to ensure that THEY give full ACCOUNTABILITY for every area of their ministerial duties.