General Electric (NYSE:GE) Co., Safran (EPA:SAF) SA, and their joint venture CFM International Inc. are grappling with an escalating aviation scandal involving parts supplied by London-based distributor AOG Technics Ltd. The controversy surrounds 126 engines that were fitted with components from AOG, which have been found to have fabricated airworthiness records.
The fraudulent activity was discovered when 95 counterfeit documents were unearthed, raising concerns about potential additional forgeries. This issue has not only implicated CFM's own repair shops but also airlines globally, including Canada’s WestJet and Delta Air Lines Inc (NYSE:DAL).
The global scale of the problem is underscored by the discovery of unapproved parts in numerous older-generation Airbus SE (OTC:EADSY) A320 and Boeing (NYSE:BA) Co. 737 aircraft. The issue has drawn scrutiny from a London judge, as well as European and US regulators.
In response to the unfolding scandal, CFM is currently navigating operational difficulties while conducting an extensive investigation into its supplier network and purchases from AOG. The impact of this incident on the aviation industry is still unfolding as all involved parties work to address the situation.
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