Belavia CEO Says US Authorized Boeing to Work With Airline
Belavia chief executive Igor Cherginets said the US Department of Commerce authorized Boeing to supply parts, components and software for aircraft the airline already operates.
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Igor Cherginets said on October 31 that the US Department of Commerce had authorized Boeing to work with Belavia. He said the authorization would cover parts, components and software for the airline’s existing aircraft. Boeing and the department have not confirmed the claim.
Key details
- Cherginets described a possible path to talks about buying aircraft directly from Boeing; he did not identify a completed order.
- Belavia operates 22 aircraft, including 12 Boeing aircraft, according to figures attributed to ch-aviation.
Cherginets said the authorization could open talks about a future direct aircraft purchase from Boeing.
Why it matters
If the authorization proceeds as Cherginets described, Belavia could seek Boeing support for aircraft already in its fleet and discuss direct aircraft purchases. That would give the airline a potential direct route to parts, components and software for its Boeing aircraft.
What happens next
Any Boeing supply arrangement or aircraft purchase would depend on the companies’ next steps. Will Belavia and Boeing move toward direct talks?
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