Air regulator warns over supply of Kobe Steel

Europe’s air-safety regulator has recommended that companies using material from Kobe Steel review their supply chains and — if alternative suppliers are available — and suspend purchases from the Japanese company that admitted to faking data about product strength.

Japanese authorities, including the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau, are investigating the extent of the problem regarding affected parts, the European Aviation Safety Agency said in a statement.

Several organisations have indicated they will evaluate the concern, the agency said.