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The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the authenticity of titanium used in recently manufactured Boeing and Airbus jets after reports of potentially falsified documents. The investigation was triggered by a parts supplier finding corrosion-related holes in the titanium material, leading to Boeing issuing a bulletin cautioning suppliers about counterfeit records. Spirit AeroSystems, a supplier for both companies, confirmed the issue related to counterfeit titanium entering the supply chain and took steps to ensure airworthiness. This investigation highlights supply chain challenges faced by aircraft manufacturers amid high demand for new planes post-pandemic, with prior incidents involving falsified engine components.
Source: YAHOO