SurinameAbout the airline
Gumair (GUM) is a family-owned Surinamese airline founded in 1971, based at Eduard Alexander Gummels Airport. It specializes in regional turboprop and helicopter services across northern South America, known for connecting remote communities and operating short-haul routes in Suriname and Guyana.
Fleet
Gumair (IATA: GUM, ICAO: GUM) is a regional airline established on September 16, 1971, and remains family-owned by the Gummels family. The airline is based at Eduard Alexander Gummels Airport in Paramaribo, Suriname, serving as its primary hub for operations across the Caribbean and northern South American region.
The airline's network focuses on regional connectivity, including daily cooperation with Trans Guyana Airways for flights between Paramaribo and Georgetown, Guyana. Gumair specializes in serving communities across Suriname and neighboring areas, with a particular emphasis on remote locations where larger aircraft cannot operate.
Gumair's fleet consists of seven aircraft types, predominantly single and twin-engine turboprops including the Cessna 208 Grand Caravan, Beechcraft 1900, and De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter, alongside the Cessna 408 SkyCourier. The airline also operates helicopter services using the Robinson R-44 and Bell 505 Jet Ranger X, enabling access to airstrips and landing zones throughout the region. Note: Gumair is currently banned by the European Union.