Fake Airplane Parts Scandal Grounds 100 Planes Worldwide
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About 100 planes worldwide have been affected by a scandal involving fake airplane parts sold by a dubious company called AOG Technics.
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AOG Technics falsified documents to make it seem like the parts came from legitimate manufacturers. The parts were used for engine repairs by airlines including Southwest, Virgin Australia, United, and American.
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The scandal has caused flight delays as affected planes are grounded for engine repairs. Aviation regulators worldwide are investigating.
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AOG Technics was founded in 2015 by Jose Alejandro Zamora Yrala. The company used fake employee profiles and constantly changed addresses.
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Southwest was the first airline to find the bogus parts. Since then, Virgin Australia, United, and American have also identified affected aircraft.