意大利调查发现MPS向近500架波音787喷气机供应了低于标准的部件。 Italian investigation finds MPS supplied substandard parts to nearly 500 Boeing 787 jets.

意大利的一项调查显示,小型航空部件制造商MPS向近500架波音787喷气机提供了低于标准的钛和用廉价金属制造的铝部件。 An Italian investigation reveals that small aero-parts maker MPS supplied nearly 500 Boeing 787 jets with substandard titanium and aluminum parts made with cheaper metals. 尽管通过了自愿行业审计,但有缺陷的部分引起了对这些检查的有效性的关切。 Despite passing voluntary industry audits, the faulty components raise concerns over the effectiveness of these checks. 波音公司坚持认为,不存在直接的安全风险,但联邦航空局正在为航空公司制定检查和更换有缺陷部件的准则。 Boeing maintains there is no immediate safety risk, but the FAA is preparing guidelines for airlines to inspect and replace the flawed parts.