MONROVIA, LIBERIA-The Liberia Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA) has entered a landmark partnership with South Korea’s Make Holdings Corporation to improve Liberia’s Aviation Sector.

The partnership will pave the way for a modernized Aviation Sector, the launch of a national airline, and enhance regional connectivity.

The agreement, which was finalized during a high-level meeting at the LCAA Headquarters, brings together the expertise of Make Group and the strategic vision of the Liberian Government to address key infrastructure and safety challenges.

Under the new partnership, Make Group plans to introduce a fleet of five aircraft to serve Liberia, including three twin-propeller planes for domestic routes and two jets for international charter flights.

The collaboration also targets a comprehensive upgrade of Liberia’s key aviation facilities.

The Roberts International Airport (RIA), James Spriggs Payne Airfield, and several regional airports are slated for improvements to boost their cargo handling capabilities, passenger terminal facilities, and catering services.

Meanwhile, the Chairman of Make Group, James JuHee Han, has disclosed plans to establish new air links connecting Monrovia to regional neighbors, including Sierra Leone, Guinea, Gambia, and Guinea-Bissau.

Han noted that the network is expected to open new avenues for trade, business, and tourism.

Remarking, the Director General of LCAA, Julius Dennis, described the partnership as a cornerstone of Liberia’s economic development agenda under President Joseph Boakai.

Dennis emphasized that elevating aviation standards is critical for national growth.

The LCAA boss noted that the partnership is a decisive step toward bringing Liberia’s Aviation Sector in line with international standards and unlocking its economic potential.