FAA and Spirit AeroSystems investigate falsified titanium documents in Boeing and Airbus jet components, raising safety concerns.

The FAA and Spirit AeroSystems are investigating falsified titanium documents for Boeing and Airbus jets. The counterfeit titanium, in components like landing gears and blades, has raised safety concerns. Boeing reported a voluntary disclosure about materials from a potentially falsifying distributor. The investigation follows supply chain issues and component shortages in the aviation industry.

June 14, 2024
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