Virgin Australia Finds Undocumented Parts On 737-800s

Virgin Australia 737-800

Two Virgin Australia 737-800s have been grounded after engine parts were identified as being falsely certified.

Credit: Rob Finlayson
Virgin Australia Airlines has discovered two uncertified engine parts on separate Boeing 737 aircraft in its fleet that are linked to a UK-based company found to have been supplying falsely certified components. Following the discovery of a first false documented part last week—reported to be a low...
James Pozzi

As Aviation Week's MRO Editor EMEA, James Pozzi covers the latest industry news from the European region and beyond. He also writes in-depth features on the commercial aftermarket for Inside MRO.

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