Effort To Mitigate Parts Fraud Is Underway
Forged paperwork helped AOG Technics pass off thousands of apparently used CFM56 parts as new.
Credit: Sean Broderick/AW&ST
The Canadian regional jet operator’s emailed request was routine—the airline needed six check valves. Florida-based parts broker Sofly Aviation Services went to work, soliciting quotes from other vendors. The distributor also went looking for valves in “as-removed” condition, meaning they have not...
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