Monday, June 17, 2024

Boeing and Airbus planes were constructed with 'fake' Chinese titanium that could cause their jets to break apart in mid-air, FAA fears | Daily Mail Online

Boeing and Airbus planes were constructed with 'fake' Chinese titanium that could cause their jets to break apart in mid-air, FAA fears | Daily Mail Online 
  • Airliners manufactured by Boeing and Airbus have components made from titanium that was sold with fake documentation.
  • The Federal Aviation Administration revealed the problem after Boeing reported it to the agency when it was notified by parts supplier Spirit AeroSystems...
  • The FAA said it was 'investigating the scope and impact of the issue' and how it could affect the safety of the unknown number of planes using the parts...

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