NOTICE OF ALL-CARGO INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT

UNCLAS SANAA 000053 SIPDIS PASS TO DHS-ROBERT BAKER E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: EAIR ASEC YM SUBJECT: NOTICE OF ALL-CARGO INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT OPERATIONS ADVISORY PROVIDED TO YEMEN'S CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY REF: 03 STATE 348269 ¶1. (u) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. ¶2. (u) Pol/Econ Chief and Econoff delivered information in reftel to Hamed Ahmed Farag, Chairman of Yemen's Civil Aviation and Meteorological Authority (CAMA),Mohammed al-Madhagi, CAMA Advisor and Chief of the Technical Advisory Bureau. The preliminary response of the Yemeni officials was that it is unlikely that there is any cargo carrier providing transport to or over the U.S. from Yemen. They explained that Europe is the destination of most of the cargo flights originating in or transiting through Yemen. They requested a copy of the All-Cargo International Security Procedures (ACISP) and said they would respond more fully once the information has been received and reviewed. ¶3. (u) Per reftel, post requests that copies of the ACISP and requirements for advance vetting of crew members be sent to both Mary Brett Rogers, fax 967-1-303-183 or e-mail rogersmb@state.gov and to CAMA Chairman Hamed Farag, fax 967-1-247-718 or e-mail dcama@cama.gov.ye. Post appreciates your assistance in this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Rogers at the above e-mail if you have questions. HULL