Regulations and Government
U.S. Spending Bill Allows Abu Dhabi Customs Facility
Kevin McAleenan, CBP acting deputy commissioner, defended the Abu Dhabi basing decision at an aviation security conference in Washington, D.C., last month. (Photo: Bill Carey)
Kevin McAleenan, CBP acting deputy commissioner, defended the Abu Dhabi basing decision at an aviation security conference in Washington, D.C., last month. (Photo: Bill Carey)

Airline industry groups complained that the omnibus appropriations bill that observers expect the U.S. Congress will pass this week does not prevent the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency from opening a controversial customs pre-clearance facility at Abu Dhabi International Airport.