PASO Newsletter

🚀 PASO March 2025 Updates – Strengthening Pacific Aviation! ✈️

Greetings from PASO Headquarters in Port Vila, Vanuatu! As we step into March 2025, here are the latest updates from our aviation community:

✅ Donor Support:

• Australia’s DFAT is finalizing a new grant agreement, set to take effect by the end of March 2025.
• New Zealand’s MFAT & CAANZ reaffirmed their commitment to PASO until June 2026, with potential extensions. CAANZ is providing critical mechanisms to enhance PASO’s aviation oversight.

✅ Strengthening Member Relationships:
PASO’s Senior Management Team (SMT) has been assigned to member States to foster better communication and support. Expect outreach from your designated PASO contact soon!

✅ Quality Management:
PASO is reinforcing its Quality Assurance Framework with the appointment of George Tudreu as Head of Quality Management, aligning with ICAO’s evolving safety oversight initiatives.

✅ Upcoming Events:
📅 Regional Aviation Ministers Meeting – 19-21 March 2025, Fiji
📅 ICAO Facilitation Conference (FALC2025) – 14-17 April 2025, Qatar
📅 PASO AGM & Council of Directors Meeting – 26-30 May 2025, Samoa

✅ ICAO Audits & Documentation Rollout:

• USAP Audits scheduled for PNG (May 2025) and Solomon Islands (2026).
• More than 1,000+ guidance materials & checklists are being prepared to enhance compliance with ICAO standards.

✅ Scholarship Opportunity:
🌍 Qatar Aviation Scholarships – Applications close end of March! Interested candidates should apply via zschwenke@paso.aero.

✅ Office Relocation:
PASO’s new office is now at Casablanca House, Captain Cook Avenue, Seaside following the recent earthquake.

📢 Read the full PASO Newsletter!
The latest PASO Newsletter (13 March 2025) is now available for download. Stay informed and connected!

💬 Stay engaged! Your participation is crucial for shaping the future of Pacific aviation. Together, we ensure safer skies and connected lives! 🌍✈️

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