FAA Investigates Counterfeit Titanium Used in Some Boeing and Airbus Jets

A Spirit AeroSystems spokesman says the titanium entered the supply chain with fake authenticity documents.
FAA Investigates Counterfeit Titanium Used in Some Boeing and Airbus Jets
An airplane departs LAX in Los Angeles, Calif., on Feb. 14, 2024. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) opened an inquiry after discovering titanium used to manufacture some Boeing and Airbus jets was verified using false or incorrect authenticity records.

Spirit AeroSystems, which builds fuselages for Boeing and wings for Airbus, also is investigating the records after a parts supplier found small holes in the titanium from corrosion.

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Jacob Burg reports on national politics, aerospace, and aviation for The Epoch Times. He previously covered sports, regional politics, and breaking news for the Sarasota Herald Tribune.