Boeing and Airbus planes were constructed with 'fake' Chinese titanium that could cause their jets to break apart in mid-air, FAA fears.

Airliners manufactured by Boeing and Airbus have components made from titanium that was sold with fake documentation.

The Federal Aviation Administration revealed the problem after Boeing reported it to the agency when it was notified by parts supplier Spirit AeroSystems.

Faked documentation certifying the authenticity of the titanium could mean it was not up to standard or tested to withstand the rigors of air travel.

The FAA said it was 'investigating the scope and impact of the issue' and how it could affect the safety of the unknown number of planes using the parts.

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Having worked in China on GE jet engines, I'm not surprised.

They both go under and China will offer their own passenger jet version and voila…they are in that business

Gone are the days when anything that concerns safety is actually tested before being used.

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Gone are the days when anything that concerns safety is actually tested before being used.

Another thing to worry about, planning a holiday.