The U.S. Department of Commerce has expanded export controls against Belarusian airline Belavia for operating Boeing aircraft in violation of restrictions imposed after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Voice of America reports..

Companies around the world are now prohibited from servicing, repairing and otherwise using American parts to service the Belavia fleet, according to the order of the Ministry.

Since April 8, when the US Department of Commerce restricted the service of Boeing and Embraer aircraft used in Belarus and Russia, Belavia has made more than 30 illegal flights on Boeing aircraft to Belarus, Russia, Turkey, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Georgia, the United Arab Emirates and.

“While Belarus unscrupulously supports Russia’s unjust war in Ukraine, its national airline, Belavia, does not comply with our export laws,” Matthew Axelrod, Deputy Minister of Commerce for Export Law Enforcement, said in a statement.. “The order will not allow Belavia to use any American technology to operate its fleet, thus making it harder for the airline to continue flying.”.

The ruling affects both Boeing and Embraer aircraft (manufactured in Brazil) in the Belavia fleet if they need American parts, officials explained..

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The U.S. took similar action against major Russian airlines, including Aeroflot, Aviastar, Azur Air, Rossiya and Utair, after identifying Boeing planes that were operating in violation of U.S. sanctions..

Aircraft maintenance rules prescribe the replacement of instruments and assemblies, including engines, after a flight of hours determined by the regulations, and not as they wear out. Otherwise, the operation of the boards is impossible..