Boeing one of more than 100 companies whose products reached Russian aviation industry via intermediaries in IndiaBritish firms are among more than 100 western companies, including the aerospace giant Boeing, which have exported aircraft parts to India that reached Russia, according to customs data.Analysis suggests products worth more than $50m have passed through intermediaries in India to Russian airlines and other entities over a 21-month period up to September 2024. Continue reading...
British and other Western firms, including Boeing, have exported aircraft parts to India, which were subsequently re-exported to Russia since 2023. This involved over 700 shipments worth more than $50 million, covering components like generators and sensors. Most Russian importers were civilian airlines, some acting as defense contractors. Western companies were unaware of the diversion. India maintains a friendly stance with Russia despite the conflict in Ukraine. Several intermediaries were sanctioned by the US for facilitating the transfer of goods to Russia.
