U.S. FAA probing claims some Boeing jets contain counterfeit titanium – National

U.S. FAA probing claims some Boeing jets contain counterfeit titanium – National

The use of titanium in some recently manufactured Boeing jets is under scrutiny by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA says it’s investigating whether false or incorrect records were used to verify the materials’ authenticity. The issue, first reported by the New York Times on Friday, revolves around a material that is an important … Read more

FAA investigating titanium used by Boeing, Airbus

FAA investigating titanium used by Boeing, Airbus

(NewsNation) — The Federal Aviation Administration announced Friday it is investigating the use of titanium for components in some Boeing and Airbus jets, as the material was possibly sold with false documentation verifying its authenticity. The investigation was announced after a New York Times report Friday, which indicated that Spirit AeroSystems, which provides fuselages for … Read more