US limits licensed aircraft-parts shipments to COMAC to curb stockpiling

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The US Department of Commerce has begun limiting the number of aircraft parts it licenses for shipment to COMAC, Reuters reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The measure is intended to prevent the Chinese state-owned aircraft manufacturer from stockpiling components.

Discovered 2026-10-07T16:55:04.921478-07:00 | 2026-10-07T16:55:04.921478-07:00

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  • The licensing limit directly affects the flow of aircraft components from US suppliers to COMAC, making export approvals a factor in the manufacturer’s supply planning.
  • The stated aim is to prevent stockpiling; the report does not specify which parts are covered or the scale of the limits.

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