BIS adds Iran aircraft to entity list
The US Bureau of Industry and Security (‘BIS’) has added three Iranian cargo aircraft to its entity list, for ‘providing cargo flight services on U.S.-origin aircraft to Russia.’
BIS says that there are now ‘a total of 183 aircraft identified on the list for apparent violations of U.S. export controls.’
According to BIS, the planes are operated by Mahan Air, Qeshm Fars Air, and Iran Air; BIS ‘continues to identify and take swift action against foreign airlines operating U.S.-origin aircraft in violation of U.S. export controls, including those that are aiding Russia’s ability to acquire the parts and inputs it needs to sustain its military aggression against Ukraine in violation of the EAR.’
It also notes that ‘[B]ased on publicly available information there has been a significant increase in Iranian cargo flights to Russia since its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Moreover, Iran has publicly announced its intention to expand cooperation with Russia in the aviation sector by providing spare parts for its airplanes.’
In consequence of their addition to the entity list, ‘Any subsequent actions taken with regard to any of the listed aircraft, including, but not limited to, refueling, maintenance, repair, or the provision of spare parts or services, are subject to the prohibitions outlined in General Prohibition Ten of the EAR (15 C.F.R. § 736.2(b)(10)).’
