European and U.S. airlines hit by fake engine parts scandal
05-12-23
Ryanair has reported finding counterfeit engine parts in at least two of its aircraft after overhaul. This situation has also affected several U.S. airlines whose parts had been supplied by the supplier, AOG Technics.
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The British newspaper Daily Mail reports that these fake spare parts were found in aircraft of the Irish low cost airline during maintenance checks carried out in Texas (USA) and Brazil during the last few months.