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Our Objective
To ensure, through a structured development framework, Samoa complies with the requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (Chicago Convention), to enhance safety and security of civil aviation operations, activities and development in Samoa.

Civil Aviation Division
  • The primary legislation governing civil aviation in Samoa is the Civil Aviation Act 1998 (pdf-download) with the Civil Aviation Rules and Regulations 2000 as the secondary legislations.

  • The Ministry of Transport (MOT) is designated under the Act as the Civil Aviation Authority for Samoa, a role now with the Ministry of Works, Transport & Infrastructure (MWTI).

  • The Civil Aviation Division of the MWTI is tasked with enforcing the 1998 Civil Aviation Act, Civil Aviation Rules (CARs) & Regulations 2000 and advising the CEO on civil aviation policies to ensure Samoa complies with its obligations under ratified International Conventions, Treaties and Agreements.

  • Under its legal mandates, the Civil Aviation Division has responsibility for the safety oversight of all Civil Aviation Activities in Samoa, including:

-  Air Operations
-  Aircraft Maintenance and Airworthiness
-  Maintenance Organisations
-  Aerodrome Standards and Rescue Fire Services
-  Aviation and Airline Security
-  Air Traffic Services
-  Airport Telecommunication
-  Supply Organisations
-  Personnel Licensing
-  Monitor Samoa's compliance with its obligations under existing Air Services Agreements
-  Facilitate the issue of Air Service Licenses
-  Maintain Samoa's Aircraft Register
-  Facilitate the issue of Civil Aviation Certificates - Air Operator, Airworthiness, Certificated Organisations etc
-  Validate Foreign Pilot's Licenses, Aircraft Engineering Licenses and issue Air Traffic Services Licenses
-  Facilitate the entry regulation of itinerant aircraft into Samoan airports
  • The technical surveillance, assessment and safety auditing are conducted by the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority under an Agreement signed with the MOT in 1998. Once Samoa signs its Service Level Agreement with the Pacific Aviation Safety Office, it will replace the CAANZ in this capacity.

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Comprehensive Civil Aviation Rules (CAR) Reference
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Non-Schedule Flights Requesting Permission to Land in Samoa
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International Civil Aviation Conventions
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Civil Aviation Agreements / Treaty
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Ministry of Works, Transport & Infrastructure, PO Private Bag, Apia, Samoa
Tel: (+685) 21611 / 23700 | Fax: (+685) 21990 (CEO)

 
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Copyright 2008 All rights reserved | Last update: September 10, 2008

Disclaimer: The information contained in this page is provided in good faith by the Ministry of Works, Transport & Infrastructure, Savalalo, Samoa. To the best of our knowledge it is correct at the time of publication. We recommend that you consider this information as a guide only as some details may have changed since. MWTI and their representatives accept no liability for any errors or omissions.