Case Study – Pacific Aviation Safety Office

Air Rarotonga pilot James Herman with PASO’s flight examiner Inspector Graeme Young

Case Study – Aviation Recovery in the Cook Islands

November 23, 2022

When the COVID-19 pandemic appeared in March 2020, many Pacific governments suddenly enacted proactive ‘state of emergencies’ and put in place stringent international border and travel restrictions to prevent the spread of the deadly virus.

Case Study – Vanuatu

November 25, 2021

Flight safety is the number one consideration for Manfred Veremaito, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vanuatu’s (CAAV) Airworthiness Officer. It’s his job to manage and maintain Vanuatu’s aircraft registry and issue airworthiness certificates to private and commercial aviation operators.

Press Release: Papua New Guinea Elected Chairman of the Pacific Aviation Safety Office CouncilJune 1, 2026 - 5:08 pm
Honiara, Solomon Islands – 29 May 2026 The Council of Directors of the Pacific Aviation Safety Office (PASO) has elected a new Chair following elections held during the 22nd Annual General Meeting in Honiara, Solomon Islands. The Council elected Papua New Guinea, represented by Director of Civil Aviation/CEO of CASA-PNG, Mr. Benedict Oraka as Chair […]
PRESS RELEASE: TUVALU HOSTS SUCCESSFUL 4th REGIONAL AVIATION MINISTERS MEETING (RAMM4) VIRTUALLYMay 13, 2026 - 11:59 am
PORT VILA, 12 MAY 2026 – Tuvalu’s Minister of Transport, Energy, Communication and Innovation, Honourable Simon Kofe successfully hosted and chaired the Fourth Aviation Ministers Meeting (RAMM4) virtually today. With an extensive agenda, the meeting discussed several items pertaining to the theme of “A More Connected, Safe, Affordable and Resilient Pacific.” These included: The […]
Seasons GreetingsDecember 17, 2025 - 11:42 am
We wish you very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We look forward to sharing our news and achievements with you in 2026.
Pacific Aviation Safety Council Meeting 2025November 10, 2025 - 10:48 am
The Pacific Aviation Safety Office (PASO) Council held its meeting at Warwick Le Lagon, Port Vila, Vanuatu from 3rd–5th November 2025, under the inspiring theme: “Safer Skies, Connected Lives – Our Pacific Vision” PASO Chairman, […]
PASO Welcomes Mr. Tyron Lam as Head of Regulatory Oversight and Support ServicesAugust 4, 2025 - 3:07 pm
Port Vila, Vanuatu – The Pacific Aviation Safety Office (PASO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Tyron Lam as the organisation’s new Head of Regulatory Oversight and Support Services, effective 4 August 2025. Mr. Lam brings 19 years of aviation experience spanning both the public and private sectors. In Samoa, he served with […]