What have we worked on

• ADS-B Implementation Project

• Review ADS-B ground station system and implementation

• Assist in regulatory and operational requirements for aircraft, air traffic Services and Civil Aviation Authority

• Change VSAT to Common Regional Aeronautical Network – CRV

• World Bank project link

• Solomon Islands project link

Support PASO Member States with their Aerodromes and Ground Aids requirements through two key deliverables:

Providing regulatory advice and oversight support to the Director of Civil Aviation of the participating State, as requested on all matters relating to the successful implementation of the PASO Audits and Inspections Programme (AIP) and ensure that these matters are managed in an effective and productive manner; and

Providing Technical Assistance to support States with their ICAO aerodromes obligations under Civil Aviation rule Part 139 and ICAO Annex 14.

• Providing aerodrome oversight and inspections for Part 139 certification and audits

• Specialist advice on air navigation systems including CNS/ATM

• Cook Islands, Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu, Tuvalu, Solomon Islands, Niue, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Nauru

Pacific Aviation Safety Office

Over 30 Certifications and 35 Audits

Task I: ILS Verification Study

Conduct a verification study for the Instrument Landing System, including a survey of other available advanced air navigation aids suitable for UVF that could also achieve safety and efficiency improvement goals and meet all regulatory requirements.

Task II: Procurement Support

Supports the procurement of equipment, design and installation, instrument approach procedure design, and aeronautical chart updates by providing technical inputs for bidding and contract documents and technical / cost evaluation of bids;

Conducts cost and schedule analyses, estimating expected costs and timeline for air navigation systems improvements.

Task III: Capacity Building

In support of the CATCOP-SL capacity building objectives, the ANSS works in collaboration with two individuals providing them mentoring, training, and transferring relevant knowledge and technology/tools. At present, it is anticipated that one  or more person will be from the regulatory body (ECCAA) and one or more person from the Air Navigation Services Unit of SLASPA

Task IV: Implementation Support

• Technical specifications and other inputs to the tender documents for aeronautical charts, ILS and ADS-B systems.
• Evaluation reports for bids and recommendations for contract awards for procurement of ILS, ADS-B, and update to the aeronautical charts.
• Progress reports on the installation and commissioning of ILS and ADS-B systems.
• Review of training programs and operational manuals for end-users.

Review and confirm the navaids requirements for Funafuti.

Update of the navigation aids specification.

Rescue Firefighting Review

Technical Support to Procurement

Technical support during installation and commissioning