GE and Safran Discover More Cases of Fraudulent Safety Records in Jet Engines

General Electric and Safran have revealed an increase in the number of jet engines that were found to have fake safety documents. The count has risen from 96 to 126 engines identified as having counterfeit documentation.

Out of these engines, 16 were discovered at facilities belonging to CFM International, a joint venture between GE and Safran that manufactures jet engines. CFM International confirmed that it had indirectly procured the uncertified parts.

This development suggests that a scandal involving a company accused of forging certifications is expanding.

A London-based company named AOG Technics was accused in a lawsuit by CFM of selling parts with “falsely documented” credentials. These unauthorized parts were installed during maintenance work on numerous CFM56 engines, which are among the best-selling engines used in Boeing and Airbus aircraft.

CFM stated, “CFM is reviewing the documentation turned over by AOG Technics as part of our effort to determine the full extent of their sale of parts with fraudulent documentation. We are working collaboratively with operators so they can promptly remove the unauthorized parts from their engines in accordance with the recommendations issued by the regulatory agencies.”

Aerospace regulators in the United States and Europe also accused AOG of using counterfeit documents.

CFM56 engines undergo maintenance and repairs by third-party vendors or facilities operated directly by CFM. The company found that four containers with parts from AOG were present in its facilities, affecting 16 engines.

Fortunately, one of CFM’s newer models, the LEAP engine, remains unaffected. The LEAP engine is used to power aircraft such as Boeing’s 737 Max and some Airbus A320neo jets.

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