U.S. Extends Export Restrictions on Ural Airlines JSC
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On October 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced a renewed order to deny export privileges to Ural Airlines JSC of Russia. The decision extends the current temporary denial order (TDO) for one year. The order aims to stop possible violations of U.S. export rules.
Background of the Export Ban
The first TDO against Ural Airlines was signed on October 13, 2022. It lasted for 180 days and was designed to prevent violations of U.S. export laws. The original order was made because Ural Airlines flew aircraft that were subject to U.S. regulations into Russia without the required licenses.
This TDO has been renewed several times:
- April 10, 2023
- October 6, 2023
- October 4, 2024
In each case, BIS explained that the renewal was needed to protect the public interest and prevent violations of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
Rules About Exporting and the EAR
Under the EAR, an order like this can be put in place if there is evidence of a likely or ongoing violation. A violation is called “imminent” if it might happen soon or is very likely. The TDO blocks a company and its partners from using U.S. exports or U.S. technology without special permission. For Ural Airlines, the only exception is if it relates directly to flight safety.
How Ural Airlines Violated the Rules
U.S. officials have been tracking how Ural Airlines uses its planes. After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. made strict rules to block Russia from getting certain technology, especially items for airplanes and related parts. These rules were meant to limit Russia’s military and economic abilities.
Since March 2, 2022, airplanes and parts on a special U.S. control list could not go to Russia without a U.S. license. Ural Airlines is accused of flying U.S.-controlled planes into Russia and within Russia, without such a license. The BIS provided examples of flights showing Ural Airlines using airplanes listed in the EAR, both before and after the first denial order.
Recent Evidence
The most recent evidence submitted by BIS on September 9, 2025, shows Ural Airlines continued to fly these airplanes, in violation of the existing ban. Flight records from January through September 2025 show many trips by Ural Airlines using Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. These flights included travel from places like:
- Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to Yekaterinburg, Russia
- Dushanbe, Tajikistan to Samara, Russia
- Khujand, Tajikistan to Yekaterinburg, Russia
- Osh, Kyrgyzstan to Moscow, Russia
There were also several flights within Russia, such as from Kaliningrad to Yekaterinburg and from Moscow to Omsk.
Order Details
With this renewed order, the following rules apply to Ural Airlines JSC:
- Ural Airlines and anyone working on its behalf cannot take part in transactions involving U.S. goods, technology, or software.
- This includes applying for licenses (unless it concerns flight safety), buying, selling, using, or shipping U.S.-controlled goods or services.
- Other people or companies cannot sell, supply, or help Ural Airlines get U.S.-controlled items, except for what is directly needed for flight safety.
- No one can service Ural Airlines’ planes using U.S. items, unless it is directly related to safety of flight.
Related companies or individuals linked to Ural Airlines may also become subject to the same ban after an official process.
What Ural Airlines Can Do
Ural Airlines can appeal the renewed ban by filing a statement with the U.S. Administrative Law Judge. The company can also oppose future renewals by sending a written response before the order’s expiration date.
Effective Date
This renewed order is effective immediately and lasts for one year, starting October 3, 2025.
Official Source
The full text of the order was published in the U.S. Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 190, on October 3, 2025. The order was signed by Ross Kennedy, Senior Advisor at the Bureau of Industry and Security.
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