1. Lead Transport Specialist
Pacific Aviation
Investment Program
Christopher R. Bennett
Lead Transport Specialist
The World Bank
Sydney, Australia

2. Safety On Par With Sub-Saharan Africa

3. Dodgy Aircraft

4. Failed Runways

5. Inadequate Terminals

6. Inadequate Fire Safety Equipment

7. Inadequate Air Traffic Control

8. Inadequate Security

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

10. Implications of Flight Disruptions on Economy

11. US$180 m Series of Projects
Phase 1
Kiribati - $23 m
Tonga - $27 m
Tuvalu - $12 m
Phase 2 – Samoa $25 m
Objective: improve operational safety and oversight of international air transport infrastructure

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

13. Special Features Regional PMU
Same equipment procured for all countries
Airlines Providing Technical Reviews on Equipment
‘Green’ Terminal Designs
All countries AU$ 5 ‘Safety and Security Levy’

14. Regional PMU Team Tonga Airports Technical Support PAIP Director
Program Manager
Finance Manager
Project Accountant
Lead Procurement Specialist
Senior Procurement Officer (periodic)
Periodic Procurement Specialist
Procurement Officers
Contracts Manager
Contracts Administration Officer
Team Assistant
Specialist Consultants
TA - Infrastructure
TA - Policy/Regulatory
Others programmed as necessary

15. National Project Support Teams
Project Manager
Project Accountant
Team Assistant
Contracts signed by each country
FM and contracts managed by each country with support of TFSU

16. Approx. Monthly Cost ($US)
TFSU Cost Effective
Costs apportioned between each country based on size of project
Country
Approx. Monthly Cost ($US)
Kiribati
$20,000
Tonga
$15,000
Tuvalu
$8,000
Samoa
Vanuatu
$23,000

17. Key Investments Country: Ki To Tv Sa Vu Airport: TRW CX I TBU VAV FUN
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Runways, Aprons, Taxiways *
Terminals
Navigation Aids, ADS-B
Communications Equipment
Fire Safety
Security
Airfield Lighting

18. Technical Assistance Country: Ki To Tv Sa Vu Reg.
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

19. Questions