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Rotax

Austria · Aircraft Industry, Defense

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Rotax is the brand name for a range of internal combustion engines developed and manufactured by the Austrian company BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG, in turn owned by the Canadian Bombardier Recreational Products. Parent organization: Bombardier Recreational Products.

Status last verified 03/08/2026Company website ↗LeaveRussia profile ↗

Business in Russia

Exports goods to Russia that could also be used for military purposes, which is a violation of European Union sanctions

Decision trail

Decision date 04/11/2022 · Reference ↗

A discovery by the Ukrainian military was that the Iranian drone contained a high-end Austrian Rotax 912iS engine, which is used in small civilian aircraft. Manufacturer Rotax immediately denied supplying engines to Iran and launched an investigation.

Status history since 2022

  1. 03/08/2026 operating · Imported from KSE LeaveRussia

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