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Informal South Pacific Air Traffic Services Coordinating Group (ISPACG)

ISPACG Partners- Chile, Australia, New Zealand, Tahiti, Fiji, Papua New Guinea and US

Next Meeting

The 40th Meeting of the Informal South Pacific ATS Coordinating Group (ISPACG/40) will be hosted by Airservices Australia on 5 – 7 May 2026 at the Pullman Brisbane King George Square hotel in Brisbane, Australia.

Schedule

  • Tuesday, 5 May 2026 - ISPACG/40 Plenary Meeting
  • Wednesday, 6 May 2026 - ISPACG FIT/33 Meeting
  • Thursday, 7 May 2026 - Conclude Plenary Meeting (morning); Planning Team Meeting (afternoon)

All participants are invited to tour Airservices’ Brisbane facilities on the morning of Friday, 8 May 2026.

Venue: Pullman King George Square Brisbane

Address: Corner Ann & Roma Streets, Brisbane QLD 4000

POC: almira.ramadani@faa.gov


Purpose

  • To facilitate the optimum provision of air traffic services (ATS) in the South Pacific region, through the development and near-term implementation of improvements to ATS operational procedures; and
  • To implement technology developments available to ATS providers within the South Pacific region.

Participants 

The ISPACG was established by multilateral agreement between Australia, Fiji, Tahiti, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Chile, and the United States. It is presently co-chaired by Ahmad Usmani (FAA) and Jeremy Elich (Airservices Australia).

ISPACG Letter of Agreement (LOA)


Principles

In the conduct of the activities of the ISPACG, the forum applies the following principles:

  • Promote an ATS system that is responsive to and meets the needs of our customers.
  • Ensure that the introduction of new technology and procedures maintains or enhances the present levels of safety.
  • Harmonize ATS practices and procedures consistent with regional and global activity.
  • Undertake activities and provide outputs that are cost effective and efficient for both customers and service providers.
  • Promote advantages in new technology where benefits can be derived.
  • Achieve a cooperative customer/service provider relationship.
Last updated: Thursday, February 26, 2026