United Is Latest to Discover Bogus Parts in Plane Engines
- Southwest, Virgin Australia earlier found suspect parts
- AOG Technics supplied components without required documents
United will continue to investigate the bogus parts as more information becomes available from its suppliers, the company said.
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United Airlines Holdings Inc. discovered dubious parts in two aircraft engines, adding to the list of carriers worldwide that have found bogus components from supplier AOG Technics Ltd.
The parts were discovered in a single engine on each of two aircraft, including one that was already undergoing routine maintenance, a spokesperson for United said Monday. The Chicago-based airline is replacing the engines before the planes are returned to flying, he said.