Government has embarked on an initiative to modernise the Control Tower at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport which will boost Guyana’s capability of continuing to provide safe, reliable and efficient Air Navigation Services within its airspace.The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) signed a US$3.5M contract with Intelcan Technosystems Inc. (a Canadian company), on Thursday, to modernise the CNS/ATM infrastructure at the Control Tower, Timehri.This initiative will ensure that Guyana continues to meet all its obligations to the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s (ICAO’s) air navigation plan.“We are working to bring our system and oversights to modern systems,” Minister of Transport and Hydraulics,Wholesale NFL Jerseys, Robeson Benn, declared at the signing.He added that this project is being undertaken since the equipment is over 25 years old and a more modernised system is necessary and critical. Flight travel has evolved and has increased significantly over the years.The project is expected to commence shortly and is based on the procurement of equipment for the modernisation of communication and air navigation systems; the enhancement of efficient management in keeping with the predicted growth in air traffic over the next 15 years; and the creation of a foundation and infrastructure to which future endeavours will be added.The contract will see the acquisition of a modern state-of-the-art Voice Control and Communications Switch (VCCS); a Very High Frequency (VHF) Transmitter and Receiver systems which will be integrated into the VCCS in an effort to improve and provide (air to ground,Jerseys NFL Wholesale, intra-facility as well as country to country) communications; and a High Powered Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) system which will complement the existing VOR.It is also expected to acquire an Air Traffic Management (ATM) system (an automated system interfaced with other communication components); an Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) which will deliver real-time information on pressure, wind speed, direction,Cheap NFL Jerseys China Wholesale, temperature, due point, runway visual range and cloud base; and an Instrument Landing System/DME (ILS/DME) which will provide guidance for aircraft landing.Guyana has domestic as well as international flights from North America, South America and even Africa operating in its airspace.This year, Government has budgeted $30M to modernise the air traffic control equipment,Authentic Jerseys For Sale, in addition to the $780 million previously allocated for this purpose. This equipment is necessary for safe aircraft operations as required by the ICAO.Additionally,Cheap NFL Jerseys, an extra $120 million has been allotted for an aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicle for the Airport, with the aim of reinforcing safety and response capabilities.