BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK

UNCLAS MILAN 000153 SIPDIS DEPARTMENT FOR PM/DTCC - BLUE LANTERN COORDINATOR E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: ETTC KOMC IT SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK ON LICENSE 050092253 REF: STATE 55801 ¶1. (U) In response to reftel, Econ Officer and an Economic Specialist from Consulate General Milan visited the headquarters of Aermeccanica S.R.L., via Monte Grappa N.2, 21015 Lonate Pozzolo Varese, on June 29, 2009 to obtain the following information. ¶2. (U) Aermeccanica is a family-owned aircraft maintenance company founded in 1972. The company provides parts repair services primarily for the Italian army, defense and air-force. It is located close to Malpensa International Airport and provides maintenance services for many of its carriers. Aermeccanica is an authorized repair provider for Goodrich, Teledyne Continental Motors, Michelin, Bridgestone and Meggit Aircraft Braking Systems. ¶3. (U) The company understands the U.S. restrictions on U.S. Munitions List items, complies with Italian export laws and regulations, and has no intention to re-export the parts in question. They provided the proper end-user identification documents and did ask what process should be followed for future end-users. ¶4. (U) Security systems at the facility include a walled perimeter with flood lights and two access-controlled gates. There is also a keypad alarm system but no video surveillance or night guard presence. PEREZ