US eases restrictions on Belarusian airline Belavia, barring the utilization of American aircraft for flights into Russia
Belarusian national airline, Belavia, has been granted a permit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security, effective from September 12, 2025. The permit allows Belavia to operate eight specific Boeing aircraft for flights to and from any countries, excluding the Russian Federation, Crimea, Donetsk, or Luhansk regions.
The permitted aircraft can be used for maintenance, repair, and modification, and Belavia is also authorised to supply equipment and spare parts related to these aircraft. However, the permit does not allow Belavia to supply equipment or spare parts related to any aircraft beyond the eight specified.
One of the Boeing 767 aircraft included in the permit, with registration number EW001PA, is reportedly used by the Lukashenko family. It is unclear which other countries are restricted from being flown to under the terms of the permit.
Individual applications for flights to Iran, Syria, Cuba, North Korea may be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to a separate licensing decision. The permit does not allow flights to these countries without explicit approval.
It is worth noting that the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security has previously imposed sanctions on Belarus, including a flight ban over U.S. airspace, a technology embargo, and stopping maintenance services for Belarusian airlines. The permit issued to Belavia does not extend to any other specific countries besides the United States.
In other news, Lukashenko has ordered anti-Polish sentiment to be vaccinated starting from school, but details about the nature and implementation of this order are not provided. Additionally, no new information is provided about the permit, its conditions, or the permitted aircraft beyond the mention of individual applications for flights to certain countries and the potential restriction on goods that could support Russian military actions.
As for the current status or sentencing of any Russian political prisoners, no information is provided in this report. Furthermore, no information is provided about any denial of drone information by Nauseda.
This development marks a significant step for Belavia, as it allows the airline to resume operations of certain Boeing aircraft, albeit with restrictions. The permit does not, however, lift the broader sanctions imposed on Belarus by the U.S. government.
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