EU Regulator Sounds Alarm on Counterfeit Engine Parts
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is warning airlines, maintenance providers, and parts buyers to be on the lookout for 625 stolen non-airworthy turbofan engine parts. The parts were part of a shipment intended for mutilation but were diverted by a third party in late January 2026. EASA is urging owners and operators to inspect inventories and records against the published part and serial numbers. The affected components span four widely used turbine engine families, including CFM56, IAE V2500, Pratt & Whitney PW1100G, and Rolls-Royce RB211. This warning comes against the backdrop of the AOG Technics scandal, which exposed vulnerabilities in the engine-parts supply chain. The EASA’s decision to publish a detailed parts list suggests regulators are taking a proactive approach to addressing the issue. The warning was first reported by AeroTime.