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2022
CFIUS investigates Chinese investment in ICON Aircraft
Investigation
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. investigated ICON Aircraft after minority investors complained that a Chinese company's stake could lead to a technology transfer with military applications. ICON rejected the claim that its aircraft could be used for military purposes and said it was cooperating with the government investigation.
Company response
Denial — ICON Aircraft
ICON rejected the claim, saying “the plane is loaded with stylistic and safety features that make the plane wholly unsuited for military application.”
Source excerpt
ICON said it is cooperating with the government investigation.
ICON rejected the claim, saying “the plane is loaded with stylistic and safety features that make the plane wholly unsuited for military application.”
ICON Aircraft is under investigation by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (Cfius) after a complaint by a group of minority investors who claim the hefty stake in the company by a Chinese company could lead to a technology transfer with military applications.