Identifier
Created
Classification
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09ABUDHABI151
2009-02-11 06:16:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Abu Dhabi
Cable title:  

EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: JET AVIATION,

Tags:  BEXP ETRD ETTC AE 
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UNCLAS ABU DHABI 000151 

C O R R E C T E D C O P Y - FORMAT ERRORS FIXED

STATE FOR PM/DTCC FOR BLUE LANTERN COORDINATOR
USDOC FOR 532/BIS/OEA/TWILLIS/EHOLLAND/MNICKSON/DFARROW
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SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: BEXP ETRD ETTC AE
SUBJECT: EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: JET AVIATION,
DUBAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, DUBAI, UAE.

REFERENCE: USDOC 0278, USDOC 0279

UNCLAS ABU DHABI 000151

C O R R E C T E D C O P Y - FORMAT ERRORS FIXED

STATE FOR PM/DTCC FOR BLUE LANTERN COORDINATOR
USDOC FOR 532/BIS/OEA/TWILLIS/EHOLLAND/MNICKSON/DFARROW
DHS FOR ICE/STRATEGIC

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: BEXP ETRD ETTC AE
SUBJECT: EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: JET AVIATION,
DUBAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, DUBAI, UAE.

REFERENCE: USDOC 0278, USDOC 0279


1. Reftels requested that post conduct post-shipment verifications
at Jet Aviation, Dubai International Airport for the shipment of Air
Show 4000 related equipment and a multifunction processor unit both
exported as No License Required by Rockwell Collins, Wichita, KS.


2. On February 10, 2009, Export Control Officer (ECO) met with
Michael Rucker, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Jet
Aviation, Dubai International Airport. Rucker explained that Jet
Aviation is one of the World's largest Private/Executive aviation
maintenance companies. It is owned by General Dynamics Corporation
and its headquarters are in Switzerland (www.jetaviation.com).
Rucker was well aware of U.S. export control restrictions to
embargoed destinations.

3. Regarding these two shipments, Rucker explained that the Air Show
4000 (shows real-time flight information to passengers) was
installed in a Gulfstream G-450, Tail No. VQ-BGA, Aircraft serial
4123 (UK - Bermuda Registry). The other shipment: Multifunction
processor unit was installed on Hawker 800XP, Tail No. VHSGY,
Aircraft serial RG-8328 (Australia Registry). Both of these are
private executive/corporate aircraft. Rucker provided detailed
relevant documentation for these shipments including the goods
received note, work orders, and the FAA Release certificates.


4. Post considers Jet Aviation to be a reliable recipient of U.S.
origin items for these transactions.

OLSON