A new aviation advisory firm is setting its sights on the Caribbean's next generation of aviation professionals, with Antigua and Barbuda positioned at the centre of the effort. According to Antigua Observer, the initiative is being led by Edward Marcus Jarvis Fleming — a lawyer, pilot and former aircraft technician — who believes the skills and expertise that once powered LIAT can be harnessed to drive the region's aviation future.
Fleming, the founder of the newly established advisory firm, is launching a training programme aimed at equipping Caribbean youth with the technical and professional competencies needed to build sustainable careers in aviation. His background spans multiple disciplines within the industry, giving him a broad perspective on what the region needs to develop a competitive, home-grown aviation workforce.
As reported by Antigua Observer, Fleming sees the legacy of LIAT — the Caribbean's long-serving regional carrier — not as a cautionary tale, but as proof that the region has the talent and capacity to sustain a meaningful aviation sector. His goal is to channel that institutional knowledge into new opportunities for young people across the region.
Antigua and Barbuda, he believes, has a particularly important role to play in anchoring this initiative, given the country's historical ties to Caribbean aviation and its geographic significance as a regional hub.
