Industry Assessing Scope, Risk Of Unapproved CFM56, CF6 Parts Documentation

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Credit: Sean Broderick / AWST
Regulators and engine suppliers GE Aerospace and Safran are working to verify the scope and risk of an apparent records-falsification scheme that has so far turned up more than 70 parts sold by a UK-based parts broker with forged airworthiness documentation. At least 74 instances of falsified...
Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor Sean Broderick covers aviation safety, MRO, and the airline business from Aviation Week Network's Washington, D.C. office.

Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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