EASA Issues Urgent Notice on Counterfeit Engine Components

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued an urgent notice to airlines, maintenance providers, and parts buyers regarding 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 has published a detailed parts list, urging owners and operators to inspect their 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 comes against the backdrop of the AOG Technics scandal, which exposed vulnerabilities in the engine-parts supply chain. The warning highlights the need for increased vigilance and cooperation among industry stakeholders to prevent the misuse of counterfeit parts.