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Viewing cable 08STATE66361, DIPLOMATIC NOTE TO CONVEY HELICOPTER FLIGHT

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
08STATE66361 2008-06-20 00:26 2011-08-24 01:00 UNCLASSIFIED Secretary of State 
VZCZCXYZ0005
OO RUEHWEB

DE RUEHC #6361 1720026
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
O 200026Z JUN 08
FM SECSTATE WASHDC
TO AMEMBASSY MOSCOW IMMEDIATE 2042
 
UNCLAS STATE 066361 
 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: EAIR ECON RS
SUBJECT: DIPLOMATIC NOTE TO CONVEY HELICOPTER FLIGHT 
INFORMATION 
 
1.  This is an Action Request - see para 3. 
 
2.  Two U.S. citizens have requested USG assistance in 
transmitting their private request for flight clearance to 
the Russian Federal Air Navigation Authority (FANA).  These 
individuals seek to circumnavigate the globe by helicopter 
and so must fly to/through Russia.  The Department has 
consulted with L and post is authorized to convey to the 
Russian Government the itinerary and supporting documents 
(emailed directly to FAA/Moscow) regarding this flight under 
cover of a diplomatic note, as requested by the GOR. 
 
3.  Begin Text: 
 
The Embassy of the United States of America presents its 
compliments to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian 
Federation and has the honor to provide, as a courtesy, the 
attached information regarding the proposed travel of two 
private American citizens who wish to circumnavigate the 
globe (including across the Russian Federation) by 
helicopter.  The United States has not made special 
inquiries, but is not aware of derogatory information on 
these individuals, who have requested we forward their 
information to you.  The United States Government is neither 
a sponsor of nor responsible for the trip or the pilots.  If 
you desire additional information concerning the trip, you 
should contact the individuals directly. 
 
Complimentary closing. 
 
End Text. 
RICE