Safran calls for criminal probe over alleged fake jet engine parts

The head of French engine maker Safran called on Friday for a criminal investigation into allegations that a London-based firm distributed falsely documented aircraft engine parts. Safran and its U.S. engine partner GE Aerospace have alleged that AOG Technics sold thousands of parts for the world's most-sold jet engine, built by their joint venture CFM International, with false certification documents. AOG Technics, a parts distributor, has not responded publicly to the allegations, but last month told a British court it was co-operating fully with investigations by the companies and regulators.