FAA investigates counterfeit titanium used in some Boeing and Airbus jets
- The FAA and Boeing are investigating the use of questionable parts from limited suppliers; tests suggest correct titanium was used. Spirit is examining counterfeit documents related to the titanium's entry into the supply chain.
- The FAA is assessing safety implications on planes constructed with the questionable parts.
- Boeing disclosed questionable procurement of material to the FAA, potentially with falsified records.
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Possible flight safety risks are being investigated
FAA Now Investigating Counterfeit Components in Boeing and Airbus Planes
Amid growing scrutiny about manufacturing safety, Boeing and its main competitor Airbus are both in the hot seat over some false titanium documentation. As the New York Times reports, the Federal Aviation Administration is probing claims from Spirit Aerosystems, one of the aerospace industry's key component suppliers, which found that a company contracted by both firms had sold them titanium parts with forged verification documents. The issue se…


FAA investigating titanium used in some Boeing, Airbus jets | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WASHINGTON >> The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is investigating whether false or incorrect documents were used to verify the authenticity of titanium used in some recently manufactured Boeing jets, the agency said.
Some airplanes contain titanium components of unknown origin. This is contrary to strict industry rules - but manufacturers stress that the machines are safe.
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