Ethics in aviation_AOG Technics sells fake parts to airlines
Ethics should be emphasized in all areas of aviation, an industry where human life can be the consequence if anything other than ethical behavior occurs. An emphasis on ethical policy is a forcing-function for manufactures, regulators, suppliers, and airlines to prioritize quality and safety within the aviation industry. The AOG Technics scandal is an example where profit and greed were valued over ethics. The scandal involving counterfeit jet engine components supplied by Aircraft On Ground (AOG) Technics came to light in 2023, exposing the distributor for providing fake/unverified parts to major airlines and manufacturers worldwide. According to BBC Business AOG falsified documents, such as maintenance records, for components used in engines. These components were used in aircraft like the Airbus A320 and 737 Max endangering both crew-members and passengers ( BBC News, 2023) . It’s terrifying that major airlines, including American Airli...