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US jails former avionics executive for export-law violations tied to equipment smuggled to Russia

A former avionics company executive was sentenced to jail in the United States for violating export laws by smuggling equipment to Russia. The case spotlights the enforcement risk for aerospace and defense suppliers when controlled avionics hardware and related trade controls are circumvented via illegal routes.

2026-06-16T04:11:50.947224-07:00

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Vietnam orders airlines to recheck Boeing and Pratt & Whitney deal progress amid US trade probes

2026-06-08T21:18:57.437179-07:00

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Pentagon adds Cirrus Aircraft to Section 1260H list of Chinese military companies in the US, citing AVIC parent

2026-06-08T23:56:26.400769-07:00

Reuters

SpaceX IPO: underwriters bar Hong Kong and China investors over US critical-technology export restrictions

2026-06-05T00:28:17.681755-07:00

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US jails former avionics executive for export-law violations tied to equipment smuggled to Russia A former avionics company executive was sentenced to jail in the United States for violating export laws by smuggling equipment to Russia. The case spotlights the enforcement risk for aerospace and defense suppliers when controlled avionics hardware and related trade controls are circumvented via illegal routes.

2026-06-16T04:11:50.947224-07:00

US jails former avionics executive for export-law violations tied to equipment smuggled to Russia

Reuters

UK moves to fully phase in Russian diesel/jet-fuel import ban by Jan. 1, 2027 The UK will fully phase in its ban on diesel and jet fuel produced from Russian crude oil by Jan. 1, 2027. The step is framed as an effort to cut off revenue streams that fund Moscow’s war against Ukraine, tightening access to Russian-sourced refinery products.

2026-06-12T21:00:37.060590-07:00

UK moves to fully phase in Russian diesel/jet-fuel import ban by Jan. 1, 2027

FlightGlobal

Pentagon designates Cirrus (Vision Jet maker) a Chinese military-linked company over AVIC ownership The US Department of War added Cirrus Aircraft—manufacturer of the Cirrus Vision Jet—to its in-country list of Chinese military companies under the agency’s AVIC-linked criteria. The designation brings Cirrus and its US operations under an expanding federal contracting ban framework, according to the report.

2026-06-10T15:29:00.334713-07:00

Pentagon designates Cirrus (Vision Jet maker) a Chinese military-linked company over AVIC ownership

Vertical Mag

Teledyne FLIR unveils ITAR-free Boson SX8 NDAA-compliant uncooled LWIR thermal camera module in 8-micron / SXGA configuration Teledyne FLIR’s OEM Boson SX8 is positioned as the first ITAR-free, NDAA-compliant, volume-produced uncooled longwave infrared thermal camera module for defense and industrial integrators. The module combines an 8-micron pixel pitch with SXGA resolution, targeting production-scale deployment for SWaP-constrained applications.

2026-06-10T05:42:54.133831-07:00

Teledyne FLIR unveils ITAR-free Boson SX8 NDAA-compliant uncooled LWIR thermal camera module in 8-micron / SXGA configuration

AeroTime

Pentagon adds Cirrus Aircraft to Section 1260H list of Chinese military companies in the US, citing AVIC parent The Pentagon has added Cirrus Aircraft to the US government’s Section 1260H list of Chinese military companies operating in the United States, citing Cirrus’ parent company, AVIC. The designation places the business within the scope of the law governing Chinese military-linked entities in-country.

2026-06-08T23:56:26.400769-07:00

Pentagon adds Cirrus Aircraft to Section 1260H list of Chinese military companies in the US, citing AVIC parent

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Vietnam orders airlines to recheck Boeing and Pratt & Whitney deal progress amid US trade probes Vietnam has directed its major carriers to review the status of multibillion-dollar Boeing and Pratt & Whitney agreements and to assess potential new import deals with US companies. The move is aimed at strengthening Hanoi’s negotiating position as Washington investigates trade concerns.

2026-06-08T21:18:57.437179-07:00

Vietnam orders airlines to recheck Boeing and Pratt & Whitney deal progress amid US trade probes

FlightGlobal

Denmark seeks JASSM-ER long-range cruise missiles for F-35A force via prospective US State Department deal Denmark could arm its Lockheed Martin F-35A fleet with long-range cruise missiles under a prospective deal announced by the US Department of State. The reported focus is on acquiring JASSM-ER for integration with Denmark’s stealth fighter operations and strike planning.

2026-06-08T07:44:30.896052-07:00

Denmark seeks JASSM-ER long-range cruise missiles for F-35A force via prospective US State Department deal

Reuters

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Boeing services chief says it can sustain China with aftermarket parts for Trump-era 200-jet commitment Boeing’s top services executive said the company can provide aftermarket parts support to China tied to a 200-plane order announced after President Donald Trump’s Beijing visit. The comments address long-term sustainment requirements for the order and help frame whether delivery follow-through depends on logistics and compliance readiness.

2026-06-06T15:18:57.867611-07:00

Boeing services chief says it can sustain China with aftermarket parts for Trump-era 200-jet commitment

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US jails former avionics executive for export-law violations tied to equipment smuggled to Russia

Vietnam orders airlines to recheck Boeing and Pratt & Whitney deal progress amid US trade probes

Pentagon adds Cirrus Aircraft to Section 1260H list of Chinese military companies in the US, citing AVIC parent

SpaceX IPO: underwriters bar Hong Kong and China investors over US critical-technology export restrictions

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