Aviator Malcolm Chan-a-Sue passed away yesterday at the age of 82 and has been hailed for his contributions to the industry.
He was a co-founder of the Art Williams and Harry Wendt Aeronautical Engineering School.
“It is with great regret and sorrow, that Art Williams and Harry Wendt Aeronautical Engineering School announces the passing of one of our founders and late Chief Executive Officer, Capt. Malcolm G. Chan-a-Sue, A.A., M.S,” the school said in a Facebook post yesterday. It said that Chan-a-Sue dedicated 25 years of “service, business insight, consultation, expertise and professionalism as Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Director of this institution”. It added that its thoughts and prayers are with all who were fortunate to be a part of his life.
The General Manager of the school, Nalini Chanderban told this newspaper that Chan-a-Sue had a vision that Guyana could have a world class institution and he worked toward that. She said that he achieved his objective and that it is now the school’s job to continue living up to his expectations.
Chanderban said that the school is currently operating on auto-pilot because Retired Lieutenant Charles Compton Courtney Hutson, who was an aircraft engineer and a co-founder of the school passed away last week.
On October 30th Chan-a-Sue and his wife Margaret were involved in an accident at High and Barrack streets, Kingston. They both had to be hospitalized.
The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) in a statement said: “Another sad day for the aviation fraternity in Guyana. Another local hero is now flying with the angels. Farewell Captain Malcolm Chan A Sue, A.A. may God grant you eternal rest”.
The Aircraft Owners’ Association of Guyana (AOAG) said it was deeply saddened at Chan-a-Sue’s death and said that his passing is a huge loss to the aviation industry.
“Captain Chan-a-Sue’s contribution to the development and progress of aviation in Guyana is second to none and truly immeasurable.
“He was the Chief pilot of Guyana Airways Corporation, Operations Manager of Guyana Airways Corporation, and Director of Operations Guyana Air 2000.
“He is the co- founder and for many years managed the Art Williams and Harry Wendt Aeronautical Engineering School at Ogle.
“He played a major part in the growth and development of what is today the ‘Eugene F Correia International Airport at Ogle and continued as an active consultant to the airport at the time of his death.
“He will remain long in the memory of the numerous pilots, flying today whom he trained and tutored, and all of us in aviation, who have benefited from his advice and wisdom”, the AOAG said.
The PNCR also expressed condolences and said that Chan-a-Sue during his time at the Guyana Airways Corporation trained many persons who went on to become experienced pilots, both locally and internationally.
The party said that Chan-a-Sue, who was also a recipient of the National Award, the Medal of Service, also received the Arrow of Achievement in 2015 for his long and outstanding service in the field of aviation.
