LIAT 2020 start-up delayed due to faulty landing gear

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DominicaNewsOnline: During the test flights conducted last week, the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne, confirmed that LIAT 2020 encountered issues with its landing gear.

The airline had to replace its faulty landing gear to meet the requirements necessary for obtaining the Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC).

The government has since acquired the necessary equipment, and once the landing gear parts are installed, the test flights will continue this week.

In the meantime, the Antiguan and Barbudan government has placed USD$12.1 million in an escrow account to buy two additional planes.

The Prime Minister confirmed that the proceeds are available to purchase the planes, but they need to be refurbished with new landing gears to be airworthy.

LIAT 2020 is a new airline established after the dissolution of LIAT 1974, which faced financial challenges accelerated by the Covid pandemic.

The Antiguan and Barbudan government is striving to revive the carrier, citing its importance to regional connectivity. The new airline is a partnership between the government and Nigerian airline Air Peace, which owns 70 percent of shares in the new entity.

Air Peace is expected to provide at least three planes in the initial phase, with plans to open an air route to Nigeria.

The Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority (ECCAA) plays a crucial role in ensuring aviation-related matters in the Eastern Caribbean are handled appropriately.

All airlines operating in the region must obtain an AOC before starting regular scheduled flights.

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3 COMMENTS

  1. Gaston said earlier all the test flights were successful.
    Is there nothing this man don’t lie about ?
    When will the unions the employees and the Opposition start questioning why does AIR PEACE own 70% just to supply two aircrafts

  2. This man really thinks that (other than his Browne-nosers)…everyone believes the daily 💩💩💩 that he spews out!
    He will continue to waste taxpayers $$$…continue to get into deep debt especially with China…continue to line his pockets with k8ckbacks…and leave nothing when he gets d3feated after the next general election.

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