Man sentenced for selling fake airplane parts for popular engine

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Stephen SoraceFebruary 24, 2026 at 01:36 PM

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Jose Alejandro Zamora Yrala, head of London-based AOG Technics, was sentenced to nearly five years in prison for selling over 60,000 fake aircraft engine parts between 2019 and 2023. Zamora Yrala admitted to falsifying paperwork regarding the origin and condition of the parts, which were primarily for CFM56 engines used in Airbus and Boeing aircraft. The fraudulent scheme introduced suspect parts into the global aviation supply chain, leading to temporary groundings and increased scrutiny of industry regulations in 2023. The judge stated that Zamora Yrala's actions undermined the safety of air travel.

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Simon Picken 40% London 50% Boeing ×260% Airbus ×260% United Kingdom 70% CFM56 ×270% AOG Technics ×280% Jose Alejandro Zamora Yrala ×290%

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