Abramovich’s jet is in US crosshairs; see list of aircraft targeted by seizure

The United States has taken another step in sanctions against Russia for the invasion of Ukraine. After imposing embargoes on Russian aviation — including a ban on flights to and from the country, and on overflights by aircraft belonging to Russian companies or citizens — the US government released a list of planes that will be seized.

Among those affected is billionaire Roman Abramovich, owner of the English football team Chelsea.

Recently, the US Department of Commerce decided that any plane made in the US, or with more than 25% of components sourced in the country, needs a special license to operate in Russia.

As a result, American planes that are in the possession of Russian companies ended up violating the decision simply by flying domestically.

The list released by the US is made up of the aircraft that failed to comply with the measure. According to the authorities, they will be seized at the first opportunity. In addition, anyone who assists in the operation of these planes may face sanctions.

The list of airplanes is extensive, formed mainly by commercial airplanes. However, who tops the list is Roman Abramovich, with his Gulfstream G650ER jet valued at R$350 million, in its latest version.

In addition to Abramovich’s G650ER, there are 33 Aeroflot Boeing 737 and 777 jets; 12 AirBridgeCargo 747 Jumbos; nine Nordwind 737s and five 777s; one 737, eight 757, ten 767 and four giant 777s from Azur Air.

The airline Aviastar-TU has five Boeing 757s on the list, while Utair has eight 737s and four 767s in the US government’s sights.

The complete list with registration and model of each aircraft is available here. The latest confirmed information is that Abramovich’s Gulfstream was in Moscow and took off from the Russian capital on March 16.