The US Department of Commerce has authorised Boeing to resume direct commercial support for Belarusian flag carrier Belavia, including the supply of spare parts and software for its existing fleet. The authorisation also provides a regulatory basis for potential future aircraft sales, although it does not constitute approval of any specific transaction.
The decision removes a remaining US regulatory barrier to direct dealings between Boeing and the airline. Previous sanctions relief had permitted most financial transactions involving Belavia but did not fully restore the manufacturer’s ability to supply the carrier directly.
The US Department of the Treasury’s General License No 11 permits most financial transactions involving Belavia and its subsidiaries in which the airline holds at least a 50% stake. This covers payments for aircraft maintenance, spare parts and other authorised commercial activities. It does not, however, release assets previously blocked under US sanctions.
The Department of Commerce’s latest authorisation is limited to Boeing’s dealings with Belavia and does not extend to other individuals or entities subject to US sanctions. Transactions remain subject to applicable US export-control requirements, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), where relevant.
The easing of US restrictions does not affect sanctions imposed by the European Union or other jurisdictions. Belavia therefore remains subject to European restrictions on flights to and from EU territory and on aircraft maintenance within the bloc.
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