Aviation Industry Tightens Supply Chain to Curb Fake Parts

A coalition in the aviation industry released a report recommending steps to prevent unsanctioned parts from infiltrating the supply chain. Key suggestions include improving vendor accreditation, digitizing documentation, and enhancing part traceability. This follows an incident involving fake components, prompting calls for stricter safety measures.

An aviation industry coalition released a report on Wednesday outlining new measures to prevent unapproved parts from entering the aviation supply chain. This comes after a significant incident involving forged paperwork by British distributor AOG Technics.

The coalition, established in February and spearheaded by GE Aerospace, includes major industry players such as Boeing, Airbus, Safran, and multiple airlines. Recommendations include bolstering vendor accreditation, digitizing documents, and improving traceability for parts.

In response to the incident, former National Transportation Safety Board chair Robert Sumwalt emphasized the need for stricter safety measures to fortify the supply chain's integrity. The report notes that while less than 1% of CFM engines were affected, the event highlights the need for enhanced industry standards.

(With inputs from agencies.)