ost994978

OST-99-4978

HeavyLift-VolgaDnepr, Ltd.

OST-99-4978	January 7, 1999	Application for Exemption	Seattle, Washington - Mojave, California
		Boeing's Letter in Support

A grant of this application would be consistent with the public interest, particularly in light of the fact that the delivery of the Joint Strike Fighter wing is essential to the timely completion of an important National Defense project. The application otherwise meets all relevant criteria under 49U.S.C. 40109(9) in that the use of HeavyLift's AN124-100 aircraft is the only option that would avoid undue hardship to the shipper and its customer that would result from delay. Surface transportation is not feasible. Airtransportation by U.S. certificated carrier is not possible, and the facts above stated demonstrate an emergency not occurring in the ordinary course of business.

Counsel: Miller Hamilton, Lester Bridgeman, 334.432.1414

HeavyLift-VolgaDnepr Ltd.

OST-99-4978

Filed January 8, 1999
Issued January 11, 1999

Notice of Action Taken

Seattle-Mojave, CA

Exemption pursuant to 49 U.S.C. section 40109(g) to permit it to operate one one-way emergency cabotage cargo charter flight between Seattle, WA, and Mojave, CA, on or about January 12, 1999, using its AN-124 aircraft, on behalf of The Boeing Company, to transport one outsized wing for the Joint Strike Fighter. The applicant stated that the transportation is necessary to maintain development schedules for the armed services Joint Strike Fighter program, and to minimize the chance of damage to this one-of-a-kind piece. The applicant supplied a letter from Boeing to support its request.

By: Paul Gretch