Pacific Aviation Safety Office

01/06/2026

13/05/2026

PRESS RELEASE: TUVALU HOSTS SUCCESSFUL 4th REGIONAL AVIATION MINISTERS MEETING (RAMM4) VIRTUALLY

PORT VILA, 12 MAY 2026 – Tuvalu’s Minister of Transport, Energy, Communication and Innovation, Hon. Simon Kofe, successfully chaired the Fourth Aviation Ministers Meeting (RAMM4) held virtually today.
Under the theme “A More Connected, Safe, Affordable and Resilient Pacific,” Ministers discussed key priorities, including regional aviation planning, air connectivity progress, safety and security frameworks, and preparations for the next RAMM.

The meeting reaffirmed the Pacific’s strong commitment to improving aviation safety, affordability, and resilience, while addressing challenges such as rising fuel costs and connectivity constraints.

PASO General Manager Ueta Solomona highlighted the importance of regional cooperation, noting PASO’s role in strengthening aviation systems, aligning with international standards, and supporting Pacific-specific needs.

🌏 The discussions align with the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent, ensuring a safer, more sustainable aviation future for the region.
✅ Tuvalu has also confirmed it will host the next in-person Regional Aviation Ministers Meeting.

Tuvalu chaired the Fourth Aviation Ministers Meeting (RAMM4), advancing regional efforts toward safer, more connected, affordable, and resilient Pacific aviation.

09/03/2026

"Give to Gain" - Women inspiring women through collaboration, team work and support.

Happy International Women's Day from the PASO Team! 🌺

18/02/2026

at work ✈️
Vinaka to the Secretariat and CROP Partners for a fruitful and constructive GESI (Gender Equality and Social Inclusion) Week 1 held in Suva Fiji. PASO contributed to diaglogue on disability inclusions and accessibility, air connectivity in the pacific and women representation and development in the aviation field.

GESI Week 2 continues this week for Disability Focal Points to progress actions regarding rights of and inclusions for - people with disabilities. "About us,Not without us"

18/02/2026

at work ✈️
PASO General Manager, Silimana'i Ueta Solomona and team had the pleasure of meeting the Honourable Prime Minister of Vanuatu, Hon. Jotham Napat earlier this month, where ongoing discussions on aviation safety and security advancement were on the agenda.

18/02/2026

PASO at work ✈️

04/02/2026

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The Australian Government, through the Australia-Pacific Partnerships for Aviation (P4A) program, is pleased to continue its partnership with the Pacific Aviation Safety Office . The P4A program’s grant funding helps PASO’s member states with access to essential advice and technical assistance on regulatory oversight of civil aviation safety. We also look forward to working with PASO to build local inspector capacity so that PASO can continue to grow as a Pacific-led organisation.

30/01/2026

PASO is excited to announce new additions to the 2026 funding grant from the Australian Government through the Partnership for Aviation (P4A) which is aimed at strengthening aviation safety and regulatory support across all our 10 Member States!


For the first time, this funding will support training Pacific Islanders to become aviation inspectors through our Pacific Inspectors Development Program (PIDP) growing our own regional pool of experts—something PASO has envisaged since day one!

The support from Australia enables PASO to continue our important work in:
🔹 Aerodromes
🔹 Air operators
🔹 Air traffic services
🔹 Personnel licensing
🔹 Airworthiness
🔹 Maintenance organisations
… and so much more!

A huge thank you to Australia and the P4A Program for their continued commitment to our pacific vision of “Safer Pacific skies – Connected lives”

17/12/2025

Season's greetings🎄🎉

We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Thank you for your continued support 🤝 and partnership.
We look forward to sharing our news and achievements with you in 2026. ✨