Southwest Airlines found two AOG Technics-supplied turbine blades in one CFM56-7B engine.
Credit: Southwest Airlines
The discovery of thousands of unapproved parts installed on aircraft and sitting in spare parts bins has put a spotlight on both the strengths and shortcomings inherent in the complex world of global aviation maintenance. The scandal came to light in mid-June when technicians at Portuguese...
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