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FAA investigates counterfeit titanium used in some Boeing and Airbus jets

Investigation comes after parts supplier found small holes in material – used in manufacturing of jets – from corrosion

The US Federal Aviation Administration is investigating falsified documents that were used to verify the authenticity of titanium used in some recently manufactured Boeing and Airbus jets, the New York Times reported on Friday.

The documents are also being investigated by Spirit AeroSystems, which supplies fuselages for Boeing and wings for Airbus, according to the report.

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