What Happened
DOD Ban May Impact Cirrus Aircraft Sales and US Military Contracts
The US Department of Defense has identified Cirrus Design Corporation as a ‘Chinese Military Company’ due to its ownership by AVIC subsidiary China Aviation Industry General Aircraft. This designation, which affects 188 companies, may lead to a ban on procurement contracts with these entities, starting June 30, 2026. The impact on Cirrus, which supplies aircraft to the US Air Force Academy, remains unclear. The development was first reported by fox21online.com.