FSM Information Services
October 10, 2026
HONOLULU, Hawaii — His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), met with officials and staff of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in Honolulu, Hawaii, to discuss the agency’s ongoing work with the FSM and personally express appreciation for their continued support.
President Simina acknowledged the longstanding partnership between the FSM and the FAA and thanked the agency for its continued financial and technical assistance for airport improvements across the FSM. This support includes improvements to Kosrae International Airport valued at approximately $60 million, with an anticipated additional investment of $20 million, as well as the recently completed runway resurfacing project at Yap International Airport, valued at approximately $33 million. He also recognized the FAA’s work with Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) services in the FSM to strengthen airport emergency response capabilities
Both sides recognized the important role of aviation infrastructure in strengthening connectivity and supporting economic development across the FSM.
During the discussions, President Simina and members of his delegation emphasized the importance of continued cooperation in training and capacity building to strengthen local expertise and ensure compliance with FAA requirements and aviation safety standards.
The meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment to strengthening cooperation and advancing safe and reliable air transportation in the FSM.
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