How Western Tech Still Powers Russia’s Aircraft

 

Customs records obtained by UNITED24 Media show thousands of restricted U.S. and EU aviation parts were shipped to Russia—despite EU sanctions and U.S. export laws prohibiting such sales.

Source: UNITED24 Media

 

Across the transactions analyzed, American Honeywell appears most frequently. Internal documents show reliance on:

Some Honeywell components found in Russian aircraft.

Over 300 intermediary firms appear in the supply chain. Some are aviation traders. Others are shell companies. Some have almost no public footprint.

Source: UNITED24 Media

Internal letters show Russian aviation struggling without Western parts. If supplies stop, officials warn of “cannibalizing” other aircraft.

A letter detailing the problems facing aviation, the need for Western made
components, and risk of cannibalism.

The intermediaries are identifiable, and closing these sanctions loopholes is essential to cut Russia’s access to Western aviation parts and weaken its civilian and military aerospace capabilities.

Russian air force A-50 aircraft. Photo: AirTeamImages

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