AOG Technics director Jose Alejandro Zamora Yrala has pleaded guilty to supplying counterfeit components for CFM56 engines between 2019 and 2023, the UK Serious Fraud Office said. The parts were sold with forged documentation and prompted airlines to ground affected aircraft, disrupting operations.
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Counterfeit CFM56 components sold from 2019–2023 with forged paperwork forced airlines to ground affected aircraft; the Serious Fraud Office announced the director's guilty plea on Dec 1, creating direct operational and safety exposure for operators of CFM56-powered fleets.
The prosecution highlights legal and compliance risk across parts supply chains; similar convictions over fabricated components and documentation have resulted in sentences in the US (see the Florida parts broker case), and growing concerns about governance and safety reporting at carriers are increasing regulatory scrutiny (see recent internal safety and governance disputes).
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AOG Technics director pleads guilty to supplying counterfeit engine parts for Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 • aerospaceglobalnews.com
SFO convicts AOG Technics director over bogus CFM56 parts scandal • Airline Economics
