BRAZIL: BRAZILIAN AVIATION REGULATOR'S CONFIRMATION OF

UNCLAS BRASILIA 001182 SIPDIS SENSITIVE FAA FOR API-1/AFS-50/AGC-7; DOT/OST FOR X45/C20 E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: EAIR ECON BR SUBJECT: BRAZIL: BRAZILIAN AVIATION REGULATOR'S CONFIRMATION OF DATES FOR IASA FINAL DISUCSSION WITH FAA SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED REF: A) BRASILIA 1009 B) STATE 80677 B) BRASILIA 480 C) BRASILIA 386 D)BRASILIA 288 E)STATE 35730 ¶1. (SBU) Post received confirmation from Brazil's Civil Aviation Regulation Agency (ANAC),per action request in reftel B, to hold a formal final discussion with the FAA on October 28-29 to review the noted safety oversight deficiencies and any corrective measures the GoB has taken since the IASA assessment in May 2009. In a letter dated September 2, 2009 from ANAC's President Dr. Solange Paiva Vieira to FAA's Director of Flight Standard Service John Allen, ANAC confirmed that the meeting would take place at ANAC's offices in Rio de Janeiro. Vieira reiterated ANAC's commitment to taking necessary corrective action in addressing the IASA findings. Post expects to receive a diplomatic note from Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Relations confirming ANAC's letter. ¶2. (SBU) Text from letter is reproduced below: BEGIN TEXT September 02, 2009 Mr. John M. Allen Director Flight Standards Service Federal Aviation Administration USA REF: International Aviation Safety Assessment Dear Mr. Allen: Reference is made to your letter dated July 31, 2009 whereby you provided a provisional report of the assessment consultations and requested a meeting with Brazilian aviation officials at ANAC, as a follow-up to the IASA, held in Rio de Janeiro May 18-22, 2009. In this regard, I am pleased to confirm the dates (October 28-30) suggested and to inform that the meetings will be held at ANAC's office in Rio de Janeiro. I look forward to the outcomes and take this opportunity to reassure you our full commitment to address the findings and take appropriate corrective actions. Sincerely, Solange Paiva Vieira President END TEXT KUBISKE