Core Points - AOG Technics Ltd.'s director, Jose Alejandro Zamora Yrala, pleaded guilty to fraudulent trading related to the sale of counterfeit aircraft parts [1][2] - The fraudulent trading charge could result in a maximum sentence of 10 years imprisonment, with a sentencing hearing scheduled for February 23 [2] - The fraud involved falsifying documentation regarding the origin and condition of aircraft parts, impacting airlines and maintenance providers [3][5] Company Overview - AOG Technics Ltd. was established in Hove, England, in 2015, and operated under the direction of Zamora Yrala until 2023 [5] - The company supplied parts to various customers, including airlines and maintenance providers, which were affected by the counterfeit parts scandal [3][5] Industry Impact - The scandal raised significant concerns about trust and safety within the aviation industry, as counterfeit parts were found on older-generation Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 aircraft [2][5] - The discovery of the fraud was initiated by engineers at TAP Air Portugal's maintenance subsidiary, who identified forged paperwork on a replacement part [4]