FAA investigating how Boeing and Airbus may have received improperly documented titanium
David Shepardson | Reuters via USA Today
June 14, 2024
*The FAA is investigating whether false or incorrect documents were used to verify the authenticity of titanium used in some recently manufactured Boeing jets.
*The agency is also investigating the authenticity of documents for titanium used in some Airbus jets.
*Titanium is an important component in the aerospace supply chain and is used to make landing gears, blades and turbine discs for aircraft.
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.
The New York Times, which first reported the issue on Friday, said the FAA is also investigating the authenticity of documents for titanium used in some Airbus jets. ...
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