BIS Renews Export Denial Order Against Mahan Airways for One Year

Published Oct. 27, 2026

Key Points

• BIS renewed its export denial order against Mahan Airways and related parties for one year.
• The order took effect on October 22, 2026.
• BIS found a pattern of repeated apparent violations of U.S. export control rules.
• The order restricts transactions involving items subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• Third parties are prohibited from facilitating certain transactions involving the denied parties.

T​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​he Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has again renewed its temporary denial order against Mahan Airways for another year, effective October 22, 2026. According to a Federal Register notice, the order, which also covers related individuals and entities, is based on repeated apparent violations of U.S. export controls, including the unauthorized reexport of U.S.-origin aircraft to Iran and attempts to obtain aircraft parts without authorization. BIS reported that three Boeing 777-212ER aircraft had received Iranian registrations and were operating on Mahan Airways routes between Iran and destinations including Russia, China, and Oman.

Why BIS Extended the Denial Order for Another Year

BIS first issued the order in March 2008 after finding evidence that Mahan Airways had reexported three U.S.-origin Boeing 747 aircraft to Iran without authorization. Subsequent renewals cited additional apparent violations involving aircraft, engines, spare parts, and other items subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

BIS said the latest evidence showed continued efforts to evade U.S. export controls. Three Boeing 777-212ER aircraft previously identified in the 2025 renewal had since received Iranian registrations and were operating Mahan Airways routes between Tehran and Moscow, Beijing, and Muscat.

Key Restrictions

The order prevents the named parties from participating in transactions involving commodities, software, and technology subject to the EAR. It also restricts other parties from:

• Exporting, reexporting, or transferring covered items to or on behalf of a denied person.
• Helping a denied person acquire items subject to the EAR.
• Acquiring covered items from a denied person in certain circumstances.
• Providing maintenance, repairs, modifications, testing, or other services involving covered items owned, possessed, or controlled by a denied person.

BIS may also add other businesses or individuals connected to the denied parties after providing notice and an opportunity to comment.

Read the full Federal Register notice for the complete list of denied parties and restrictions.

Important Considerations for Exporters and Freight Forwarders

Businesses involved in shipping aircraft, aircraft parts, software, and other items subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) should understand how the renewed order may affect their transactions.

• Check all parties involved: Review customers, consignees, and intermediaries against applicable BIS denial orders.
• Verify end users and destinations: Pay attention to shipments routed through third countries or involving intermediaries.
• Review restricted transactions: The order covers certain exports, reexports, transfers, financing arrangements, and servicing activities involving denied parties.
• Get compliance guidance: If you’re unsure whether a transaction is allowed, consult a trade compliance specialist. For authorization, contact BIS.

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