NOTIFICATION OF THE RESULTS OF THE FEDERAL

UNCLAS KINGSTON 001012 SIPDIS E.O. 12958: NA TAGS: EAIR ECON JM SUBJECT: NOTIFICATION OF THE RESULTS OF THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION'S (FAA) INTERNATIONAL AVIATION SAFETY ASSESSMENT (IASA) PROGRAM RE-ASSESSMENT OF THE CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF JAMAICA - LETTER DELIVERED REF: A)STATE 062337, B) KINGSTON 831 ¶1. (U) Econoff delivered the letter provided in reftel to Colonel Torrence Lewis, Director General of the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority, on March 8. Lewis was pleased to have the letter confirming Jamaica's retention of Category One status, and said he felt it confirmed the understanding he had, following final with FAA inspectors on March 16. ¶2. (U) Lewis said he liked the spirit of professionalism and respect he saw in the FAA inspectors throughout the review process, and that he enjoyed a cooperative, comfortable relationship. He appreciated the fact that the FAA team gave detailed rationales for all the areas where the JCAA was found lacking, rather than making "do this or else" threats. He looks forward to maintaining the JCAA's good relations with the FAA. TIGHE