U.S. exports of Engines and Turbines for Military Aircraft (End-Use 50020) totaled $473.6M in August 2026, exported to 121 countries.
Last updated: August 2026 dataJet engines, turbofans, turboprops, and related turbines destined for military aircraft are among the most tightly controlled US export commodities, requiring State Department licensing under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) before any shipment can proceed. End-use certificates and congressional notification thresholds apply to many transactions, making compliance documentation as critical as the hardware itself. Defense contractors and foreign military sales (FMS) program administrators are the primary users of this end-use category, and unauthorized diversion is a federal criminal matter. Trade professionals should coordinate closely with export counsel and the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) well before shipment.
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End-Use codes describe different products on the import and export sides. Cross-direction imports are not shown for this slug.
Shipments in this category are controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and typically require a State Department DDTC license or authorization. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases may follow a separate government-to-government channel, but commercial exports still require individual licensing and end-use verification.
Sales of major defense articles above certain value thresholds trigger mandatory congressional notification periods before a license can be issued. The specific thresholds vary by recipient country category, so exporters should confirm current requirements with DDTC or export legal counsel before finalizing contracts.
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Commodity 50020 · $473.6M of $2.4B
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Through August 2026 · exports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.