The U.S. Department of Commerce on Thursday, through its Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), identified and released details of 10 additional aircraft likely to violate U.S. export controls, including the first seven commercial aircraft owned or operated by Belarus identified since the tightening restrictions against Belarus on April 8, 2022.
BIS has also updated the tail numbers of 32 aircraft already included in the list, taking into account the expected re-registration of aircraft in Russia. The listed aircraft arrived in Russia and/or Belarus in apparent violation of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). BIS has also allowed two aircraft to take off from Russia and they will be delisted.
"Anyone anywhere, including in Belarus or Russia, is at risk of violating the EAR and subject to BIS enforcement action, which may include significant jail time, fines, loss of export privileges, or other restrictions," warned at the US Department of Commerce.
"Keeping this list reassures Putin and his aides that they are isolated from the world, and anyone who tries to facilitate their aggression or ignore our export controls does so at their own peril," Commerce Minister Gina M said. Raimondo. “We will continue to work with our allies and partners to cut off Russia and Belarus from the world economy in order to maximize the pressure on Putin and his military.”
From March 2, 2022, BIS introduced expanded and strict controls on aviation-related goods destined for Belarus, including on certain aircraft or aircraft parts, similar to those introduced for Russia on February 24, 2022 . On April 8, 2022, BIS issued a rule that removes the availability of license exemptions for any aircraft registered, owned or operated, or chartered or leased by Belarus or a Belarusian citizen, and imposes a license requirement for these Belarusian aircraft. As a result, any aircraft made in the United States or manufactured in another country that contains more than 25% controlled content of American origin is subject to licensing if such aircraft is destined for Belarus or Russia.
