0. THE Pacific Aviation Investment Program
Christopher R. Bennett
Lead Transport Specialist
&
Christopher J. De Serio
Transport Specialist
Transport and ICT Global Practice
T&I GP Forum
May 28, 21015
Transportation Research Board
Intergovernmental Relations in Aviation
Washington D.C.- January 10, 2017

1. South Pacific Aviation Challenges POOR REGULATORY OVERSIGHT

2. “Shortly before landing … [the Twin Otter] elevator cable snapped”
South Pacific Aviation Challenges INSUFFICIENT AIRCRAFT SAFETY OVERSIGHT
“Shortly before landing … [the Twin Otter] elevator cable snapped”
Jacdec.de – 8 October 2016

3. South Pacific Aviation Challenges FAILING INFRASTRUCTURE
“Major Airlines suspend Vanuatu Flights over airport runway concerns”
The Guardian
28 January 2016

4. South Pacific Aviation Challenges INSUFFICIENT SECURITY
Tuvalu
Funafuti International Airport
Kiribati
Tarawa International Airport

5. PACIFIC AVIATION INVESTMENT PROGRAM
US$221 m Series of Projects
Kiribati – US$53.74m
Tonga – US$35.02m
Tuvalu – US$20.96m
Samoa – US$41.92m
Vanuatu – US$66.70m
PASO Reform – US$3.10m
Objective: improve operational safety and oversight of international air transport infrastructure

6. Support CAA’s and Line Ministries
CAPACITY BUILDING
Support CAA’s and Line Ministries
Training
PASO Safety Oversight
Negotiating ASAs
Aviation Sector Strategies
Airport Management Contract
Airport Master Plan/Business Plan
Flight Information Region Harmonization
Regional Aviation Supply
Regional Aviation Infrastructure Sustainability
Aviation Advisors for CAAs

7. PACIFIC AVIATION SAFETY OFFICE REFORM
Management Reform
Regional Pool of Inspectors
Quality Management
Objective: to strengthen the coordination capacity of PASO to deliver regional aviation safety and security oversight, and technical and advisory services to Pacific Island Countries

8. KEY INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS
Country:
Kiribati
Tonga
Tuvalu
Samoa
Vanuatu
Airport:
TRW
CX I
TBU
VAV
FUN
A PW
VL I
SON
TAH
Runways, Aprons, Taxiways *
Terminals
Navigation Aids, ADS-B
Communications Equipment
Fire Safety
Security
Airfield Lighting

9. PASSENGER FACILITIES Environmentally Sustainable Design
Meeting needs of mobility impaired travelers

10. Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSAT) Satellite Communications Network
Pacific Aviation Investments MODERNIZATION OF AIR TRAFFIC INFORMATION - 1
Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSAT) Satellite Communications Network

11. Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B)
Pacific Aviation Investments MODERNIZATION OF AIR TRAFFIC INFORMATION - 2
Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B)
Ground stations
Avionics for all airworthy domestic aircraft with operating certificates registered in PAIP countries
Link to VSAT

12. Pacific Aviation Investments FIRE SAFETY EQUIPMENT
APW
FUN
TRW
CXI
VLI
RFS Requirement 8 5 6
RFS Actual ? 7
RFS After PAIP 9
# New Vehicles 1 2
1503 Kiribati – Oshkosh T1500 Refurbishment Firetrucks Unlimited

13. SUSTAINABLE FINANCING: REGIONAL SAFETY AND SECURITY LEVY
All international departing passengers
In ticket price
Allocated:
60% Regulator
40% Operator
Only on safety and security activities agreed by World Bank

14. SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE: REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
Single 5-10 year performance based maintenance contract
Multiple airports
Multiple countries
Covers critical infrastructure
Navigation aids
Lights
Communications
Air Traffic Control
Rescue Fire
Tendering mid-2017?

15. Questions