Sr. Transport Specialist Pacific Aviation Investment Program Christopher R. Bennett Sr. Transport Specialist The World Bank Sydney, Australia cbennett2@worldbank.org

Safety On Par With Sub-Saharan Africa

Dodgy Aircraft

Failed Runways

Inadequate Terminals

Inadequate Fire Safety Equipment

Inadequate Air Traffic Control

Inadequate Security

Aviation Supports Economic Development Travel for Work Education Health Tourism Family Connections

Implications of Flight Disruptions on Economy

US$125 m Series of Projects Phase 1 Phase 2 Objective: improve operational safety and oversight of international air transport infrastructure Phase 1 Kiribati - $23 m Tonga - $27 m Tuvalu - $12 m Phase 2 – Samoa $25 m Potential Future Phases PASO Reform Project

Special Features Same equipment procured for all countries Airlines Providing Technical Reviews on Equipment ADS/B To Improve Navigation ‘Green’ Terminal Designs All countries AU$ 5 ‘Safety and Security Levy’

Regional Benefits Harmonized Equipment Harmonized Regulations Improved Safety Oversight Improved Revenue for Aviation Safer and More Secure Travel

Roles World Bank Governments Provide guidance to governments on project activities Ensure that funds are spent in accordance with purpose supplied Governments To implement project in accordance with grant agreements

Security Focus Strengthening CAA’s to provide effective security oversight through TA: Improve civil aviation technical regulations and manuals Training Budget for PASO services to complement capacity within CAA and perform regular Part 140 and Part 139 audits

Security Focus Capacity Building of Airport Security Personnel Training for security personnel Dedicated resources to up-skill airport security personnel Investments in Security Infrastructure Security Fence at Tarawa Airport Purchase of security equipment e.g. security wands, screening equipment for all airports

Security Focus Strengthen PASO to support oversight Ensure better provision of services Regional inspector pool - opportunities for CAA staff to become security inspectors Sustainable safety and security funding AU$ 5/ppx ‘Safety and Security Levy’ to fund oversight and infrastructure

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