Italian Firms Accused of Supplying Flawed Parts for Boeing 787

Prosecutors allege use of non-compliant materials in aircraft components, impacting safety.

Italian prosecutors have charged seven individuals and two sub-contractors with fraud and breaching airplane safety rules.
The investigation began in late 2021 after Boeing reported improperly manufactured parts for its 787 Dreamliner.
Two Italian companies allegedly used cheaper, non-compliant titanium and aluminum to produce aircraft parts.
Aerospace experts identified over 4,800 non-compliant titanium components and more than 1,100 aluminum parts.
Boeing and Leonardo, considered victims in the case, have cooperated with the investigation.