Pacific Aviation Safety Office
  • About
    • PASO
    • PASO Strategic Plan
    • PASO Council
    • PASO Office
    • PASO Strategic Partnerships
    • PASO Operating Model
  • Our Work
    • Audits and Inspections
    • Regulatory Assistance
    • Training and Capacity Development
    • Regionalism
  • News
    • News
    • Subscribe
    • Media Centre
  • Publications
  • Contact
  • Log In
  • Search
  • Menu Menu
Regional preparations are underway for a virtual Regional Aviation Minister’s Meeting (RAMM) in April 2021. Credit: paso.aero

2021 Pacific Regional Aviation Minister’s Meeting proceeding

December 14, 2020/in News /by Lisa Macalister

PORT VILA: Regional preparations are underway for a virtual Regional Aviation Minister’s Meeting (RAMM) in April 2021 to progress Pacific aviation solutions, after the planned March 2020 RAMM in Papua New Guinea was postponed due to COVID-19 disruption.

At a Pacific Aviation Safety Office (PASO) Special Council Meeting hosted virtually on Wednesday, 9 December 2020, regional officials from 13 Pacific countries and two regional organisations committed to the April 2021 RAMM and agreed on the meeting’s scope, including an ‘in principle’ agenda. 

Achieving a robust Pacific Region aviation system that delivers safe, secure, efficient, reliable, affordable, and sustainable air services, including mitigating COVID-19 air transport disruption, are on the Ministerial Meeting’s agenda for discussion.  

“The Regional Aviation Minister’s Meeting provides a platform for all Pacific Forum Members to come together and agree on our future through a formal declaration and outcome statement,” said PASO Chairman Mr. Magele Hoe J. Viali.

“Regionally we need to work inclusively to progress strategic solutions for Pacific aviation. We are very fortunate to have this opportunity to advance the future of air connectivity for our region – together. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone, and it has clearly shone a light on the importance of aviation connectivity in our Pacific region, especially for small island developing States.”

Senior aviation and foreign affairs officials from Australia, Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Niue, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu joined officials from the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) and PASO at this week’s virtual meeting to progress the RAMM’s arrangements.

The officials agreed that the intention of the Minister’s Meeting is to provide an important platform for all participating States to request dialogue on wide-ranging civil aviation matters aimed at ensuring there is a sustainable and connected aviation environment for the Pacific.

As the only aviation-focused regional organisation in the Pacific, it was agreed that PASO will support and facilitate the Minister’s Meeting.

PASO will continue to work cooperatively with the PIFS, other CROP Agencies, non-PASO Members including the Northern Pacific States and French territories, and international aviation partners including the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to progress arrangements for the RAMM.  

A key focus of the Minister’s Meeting will be to seek agreement to develop a “Pacific Aviation Strategy” underpinned by a framework articulating regional aviation priorities. The proposed Strategy aims to address aviation safety and security oversight, international compliance, and capacity development.

This strategic approach is intended to enable conversations about a regional response to recommendations from ICAO’s Pacific Small Islands Developing States (PSIDS) Aviation Needs Analysis, amendments to the Pacific Islands Civil Aviation Safety and Security Treaty (PICASST), as well as the future direction and scope of PASO.

Another PASO Special Council Meeting is being scheduled for late March 2021 to confirm final arrangements and recommend a suite of actions for the Pacific Aviation Minister’s to consider and discuss. 

https://paso.aero/wp-content/uploads/PASO-Special-Council-Meeting-web-.png 755 1200 Lisa Macalister /wp-content/uploads/2020/08/paso_logo_white2.png Lisa Macalister2020-12-14 11:04:032020-12-14 11:04:032021 Pacific Regional Aviation Minister’s Meeting proceeding

Other News

  • Regional preparations are underway for a virtual Regional Aviation Minister’s Meeting (RAMM) in April 2021. Credit: paso.aero2021 Pacific Regional Aviation Minister’s Meeting proceedingDecember 14, 2020 - 11:04 am

    Regional preparations are underway for a virtual Regional Aviation Minister’s Meeting (RAMM) in April 2021 to progress Pacific aviation solutions, after the planned March 2020 RAMM in Papua New Guinea was postponed due to COVID-19 disruption.

  • The September 2020 PASO Council Meeting discussed regional solutions for Pacific aviation security resilience and operations. Credit: paso.aeroRegional solutions for Pacific aviation security resilienceOctober 2, 2020 - 10:55 am

    PORT VILA: The strategic benefits of regionalism, good governance and strengthening Pacific aviation safety and security in the face of COVID-19 disruptions were the key areas discussed at this week’s Pacific Aviation Safety Office (PASO) Council of Directors’ Meeting. The PASO Council meeting was attended virtually on Wednesday, 30 September 2020 by eight of the 10 […]

  • Pacific civil aviation senior management and officials recently undertook PASO’s latest online Master Class in Safety Oversight and the PASO Safety Oversight Model. Credit: paso.aeroBest practice aviation safety oversight system Pacific Master ClassSeptember 29, 2020 - 3:32 pm

    The Pacific Aviation Safety Office’s (PASO) latest capacity building program for Pacific civil aviation professionals is focusing on ensuring Pacific Member States have a rigorous understanding of best practice safety oversight systems developed for the Pacific.

  • The PASO Master Class Series provides virtual technical training opportunities for Member StatesEVENT: PASO Master Class Safety Oversight and the PASO ModelSeptember 9, 2020 - 9:49 am

    Enhance your understanding of State safety oversight systems and the PASO Model PASO’s Master Class Series for PASO Member States continues this week with “Safety Oversight and the PASO Model”.  This latest PASO participative training opportunity is being delivered virtually via Zoom in two parts over two weeks. Part one starts this Thursday (10 September […]

  • SPTO & PASO Joint Media StatementPreparing Pacific tourism and aviation for travel resumptionSeptember 1, 2020 - 10:00 am

    While the Pacific awaits the return of visitors, strategic partnerships between regional agencies are working to ensure that the tourism and aviation sectors are adequately prepared for the reopening of borders for tourism. In recognition of the severe impacts that COVID-19 has had on global air services and tourism, the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) and […]

Older News

  • December 2020
  • October 2020
  • September 2020
  • August 2020
  • July 2020
  • June 2020
  • May 2020
  • December 2019
  • October 2019
  • September 2019
  • June 2019
  • May 2019
  • April 2019
  • March 2019
  • May 2018
  • March 2018

Search News

Subscribe

to news and media releases

Subscribe

PASO

An international organisation providing quality aviation safety and security services for Pacific Member States.

Generously hosted by the Republic of Vanuatu.

Tel: +678 28500
email: info@paso.aero

PO Box 139
Lini Highway
Port Vila
Vanuatu

Quick links

  • Subscribe
  • Publications
  • PASO Recruitment

PASO

An international organisation providing quality aviation safety and security services for Pacific Member States.

Generously hosted by the Republic of Vanuatu.

Tel: +678 28500
email: info@paso.aero

PO Box 139
Lini Highway
Port Vila
Vanuatu

Priorities

  • Training and Capacity Development
  • Civil Aviation Authority Strengthening

Quick Links

  • Subscribe
  • Publications
  • PASO Recruitment

© Copyright - Pacific Aviation Safety Office
Scroll to top