Azur Air Still Grounded: Uncle Sam Says No Fly Zone for Exports
Published Date: 9/17/2026
Notice
Summary
Azur Air, a Russian airline, is still banned from exporting goods because they’ve repeatedly broken export rules. This temporary denial of export privileges has been renewed several times since 2022 and will continue to block Azur Air from trading until further notice. The government is serious about stopping these violations to protect public interests and keep trade fair.
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Azur Air barred from U.S. export trade
Azur Air (Office 29, Vzletnaya St. 57, Krasnoyarsk) may not participate in any transaction involving items exported from the United States that are subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The Order is dated September 11, 2026, is effective immediately, and remains in effect for one year (until September 11, 2027).
U.S. persons banned from dealing with Azur
No person may export, reexport, or transfer (in-country) to or on behalf of Azur any item subject to the EAR, or take actions that facilitate Azur acquiring such items, acquire items from Azur, obtain items from Azur with knowledge they will be exported, or service (install, maintain, repair, modify, test) items owned or controlled by Azur. Limited exceptions apply only if directly related to safety of flight and specifically authorized by BIS pursuant to Section 764.3(a)(2).
Related firms may also be blocked
After notice and an opportunity for comment, BIS may also make any person, firm, corporation, or business organization related to Azur by ownership, control, affiliation, or other connection subject to the same Order. That expansion would extend the same export and servicing prohibitions to those related entities.
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