US Renews Export Bans on Russian Airlines

The U.S. Department of Commerce has extended export restrictions on Russian airlines Aeroflot, Utair, and Azur Air for an additional 180 days.

The decision, officially published in the Federal Register-the U.S. government's official journal-continues the trade limitations first imposed in response to Russia's actions in Ukraine, The Caspian Post reports, citing TASS.

The documents state that Acting Assistant Secretary of Commerce John Sonderman approved requests to prolong the temporary denial order suspending the three airlines’ export privileges. The decision takes immediate effect and extends restrictions for 180 days.

The measures were first introduced on April 7, 2022, and have since been repeatedly renewed. The restrictions bar the airlines from engaging in transactions subject to US export control rules, including the export and re-export of American software and technology.