Who owns Surinam Airways?
the Government of Suriname
Its hub is at Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (Zanderij). Surinam Airways is wholly owned by the Government of Suriname.
Is Surinam Airways operating?
Based on government instructions, we will resume our flight operations according to the COVID-19 protocols issued by the Surinamese government and other countries. We will be updating our website as soon as there is news from the destinations with regards to opening of the borders and entry requirements. Stay Safe!
Does Suriname have an army?
Suriname’s National Armed Forces are composed of some 2,500 personnel, the majority of whom are deployed in the Army of Suriname.
Does Suriname have fighter jets?
The head of the Suriname Air Force is the Commander of the Air Force, currently Lieutenant Colonel Marven van Huisduinen, who took over the role in March 2019 from former Commander Robert Kartodikromo….
| Suriname Air Force | |
|---|---|
| Aircraft flown | |
| Helicopter | HAL Chetak |
Who is the owner of Surinam Airways Suriname?
Surinam Airways is wholly owned by the Government of Suriname, although plans have been made in the past to sell it.
What was the name of the Surinamese army?
The army set up a separate Troepenmacht in Suriname (Forces in Suriname, TRIS). Upon independence in 1975, this force was turned into the Surinaamse Krijgsmacht (SKM):, Surinamese Armed Forces. On February 25, 1980, a group of 16 junior SKM officers overthrew the Government. Subsequently the SKM was rebranded as Nationaal Leger (NL), National Army.
Where are the Coast Guard vessels in Suriname?
Today much of the fleet of vessels from the Marine of Suriname are based at Boxel, close to the town of Domburg on the Suriname river. In November 2012 the defence & internal affairs Ministry of Surinam bought three patrol vessels from the French company Ocea for the Coast Guard.
Is the covid-19 pandemic affecting Surinam Airways?
The circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic are continuously evolving. This also has its effects on the travel industry. In this regard Surinam Airways is closely monitoring the situation both locally and internationally.
