Fake Chinese titanium sold to Boeing and Airbus to build planes? FAA begins probe

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Also Read | Samco baffled by post election rally; liked Jubilant Food, Metropolis, Mamaearth, Senco in mid/smallcap spaceEASA spokesperson Janet Northcote stated, “EASA will investigate further the root cause of the document traceability issue and continue to closely monitor any new developments that could lead to a potentially unsafe condition in the fleet," as quoted by Bloomberg.Also Read | Latest Market News Today Live Updates June 15, 2024: Samco baffled by post election rally; liked Jubilant Food, Metropolis, Mamaearth, Senco in mid/smallcap spaceBoeing has assured us that it will remove any affected parts on aeroplanes prior to delivery and that the in-service fleet can continue to fly safely. “This industry-wide issue affects some shipments of titanium received by a limited set of suppliers, and tests performed to date have indicated that the correct titanium alloy was used," the company said," as quoted by Bloomberg.An Airbus spokesperson confirmed awareness of the situation and noted that numerous tests on parts from the same supplier confirmed the A220’s airworthiness remains intact.Also Read | Mumbai-Ahmedabad NH traffic chaos: Viral video shows vehicles crawling on highway, netizens call it ‘peak corruption’The integrity of every component used in the aviation industry relies on verified provenance to ensure safety and structural integrity.