Federal Aviation Administration and Republic of Marshall Islands present the 2009 Pacific Aviation Directors Workshop
"Aviation Safety and Sustainability in the Pacific – Environment, Energy, & Economic Viability"
May 4-6, 2009
International Convention Center
Majuro
Monday, May 4
7:00 a.m. Registration
8:00 a.m. Opening Ceremony
- RMI National Anthem
- Workshop Opening Prayer
- Welcoming Remarks – Mayor, Majuro Atoll Local Government
- Song by RMIPA Choir
- Opening Remarks by Mr. Barry Brayer, FAA Micronesia Program Manager
- Opening Remarks by Mr. Mark McClardy, FAA Airports Division Manager
- Opening Remarks by RMI Government
Introductions and Workshop Overview
Mr. Barry Brayer, FAA Micronesia Technical Assistance Program Manager
Minister/Secretary Reports
The Honorable Kenneth Kedi
Ministry of Transportation & Communications, Republic of the Marshall Islands
The Honorable Jackson Ngiraingas
Minister of Commerce and Trade, Republic of Palau
The Honorable Francis I. Itimai
Secretary of Transportation, Communication and Infrastructure, Federated States of Micronesia
10:00 a.m. Break
10:20 a.m. Airport Manager Reports
Mr. Charles Obichang (MS PowerPoint)
Director Bureau of Aviation Palau
Mr. Stanley Myazoe, Director
RMI Directorate of Civil Aviation
Mr. Jack S. Chong-Gum (MS PowerPoint), Director
Marshall Islands Ports Authority
Mr. Massy Halbert (MS PowerPoint), Aviation Safety Inspector
Division of Civil Aviation
Federated States of Micronesia
Noon Lunch
1:00 p.m. Airport Manager Reports
Mr. Ieske K. Iehsi (MS PowerPoint), General Manager, Pohnpei Ports Authority
Mr. Melson Darra (MS PowerPoint), Manager, Pohnpei International Airport
Mr. Wadel Kinere (MS PowerPoint), Manager, Kosrae International Airport
Mr. Lukas Mori (MS PowerPoint), Manager, Chuuk International Airport
Mr. Frederick Figir (MS PowerPoint), Manager, Yap International Airport
2:30 p.m. Break
2:50 p.m. Airport Manager Reports
Mr. Carlos Salas (MS PowerPoint), Executive Manager, Guam International Airport Authority
Mr. Efrain Camacho (MS PowerPoint), Executive Director, Commonwealth Ports Authority
Chief Martinez Jacobs (MS PowerPoint), Airports Fire Chief, State of Hawaii
Mr. Raymond McMoore, Director, Port Administration, American Samoa
5:00 p.m. Adjourn
5:00 p.m. FAA/Federated States of Micronesia One-on-One Session
Tuesday, May 5
7:00 a.m. Registration
8:00 a.m. Opening Remarks
Mr. Barry Brayer (MS PowerPoint), FAA Micronesia Program Manager
8:05 a.m. FAA Lines of Business Reports
AIP National Perspective
Mr. Mark McClardy, Manager
FAA Airports Division, Western-Pacific Region
Aviation Outlook – Pacific Island Airports
Mr. Ron Simpson, Manager – Part 1 (MS PowerPoint), Part 2 (MS PowerPoint)
FAA Airports District Office, Honolulu
Supplemental Aviation Weather Reporting Stations Update
Ms. Faviola Garcia (MS PowerPoint), FAA Special Programs, Western-Pacific Region
10:00 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. FAA Air Traffic Organization, En Route Air Traffic Services/
Special Use Airspace Modification Process & Unmanned Aircraft/
Flying In the Guam Airspace
Mr. Clark Desing (MS PowerPoint), Manager, FAA Operations Support Group, Western Service Center
11:15 a.m. FAA Air Traffic Organization, Technical Operations Updates
Mr. Franklin Mesa (MS PowerPoint), Manager, FAA Nav/Comm/Env System Support Center Guam
12:00 Lunch
1:00 p.m. Flight Standards Current Issues
Mr. Barry Brayer (MS PowerPoint), Special Programs Manager
1:20 p.m. Current Product Overview – Boeing Commercial Airplanes
Mr. Brad Bachtel (MS PowerPoint), Manager, Airport Technology
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
2:00 p.m. Break
2:20 p.m. Industry Day Forum
Moderator, Captain Ralph A. Freeman, Jr. (MS PowerPoint), Director of Flight Operations, Continental Airlines
Panel, Airline and Industry Representatives
5:00 p.m. Adjourn
5:00 p.m. FAA/Republic of Palau One-on-One Session
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
7:00 a.m. Registration
8:00 a.m. Opening Remarks
Mr. Barry Brayer, FAA Micronesia Program Manager
8:20 a.m. National Weather Service
Mr. Jeff LaDouce (MS PowerPoint)
8:50 Design for Sustainability in Airport Development Projects
Mr. Tony Wallis (MS PowerPoint), Beca Airports Associate
9:20 a.m. Marianas Military Build-up and Training in the Region
Mr. Timothy Robert, Operations Program Manager
Marine Corps Installation Mid-Pacific
10:00 a.m.
10:20 a.m. Pacific Region ARFF Training Center Update
Chief James Diaz ARFF
Captain William Camacho ARFF (MS PowerPoint), Training Officer
11:30 a.m. Guam International Airport Alternate Runway in Support of Andersen AFB
Mr. Douglas Sachman (MS PowerPoint), Associate Vice President-Aviation AECOM Transportation
12:20 p.m Closing Remarks
1:30 p.m. FAA/Republic of Marshall Islands One-On-One Session
