Con Air: exploring the trade in counterfeit and unapproved aircraft parts

Abstract Counterfeit aircraft parts are among the most well-known counterfeits and pose a significant risk to public safety. It is estimated that as much as 10% of the legal market for aircraft parts are counterfeits and the presence of these parts on commercial aircraft are more commonplace than ma...

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Published in:British journal of criminology 2023-08, Vol.63 (5), p.1293-1308
Main Authors: Kotzé, Justin, Antonopoulos, Georgios A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aircraft industry
Counterfeits and counterfeiting
Criminology
Intellectual property
Product counterfeiting
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Summary:Abstract Counterfeit aircraft parts are among the most well-known counterfeits and pose a significant risk to public safety. It is estimated that as much as 10% of the legal market for aircraft parts are counterfeits and the presence of these parts on commercial aircraft are more commonplace than many people realise. Yet, criminological research on this pressing issue is remarkably scarce. Informed by accounts from specialised and highly knowledgeable actors embedded in the aviation industry, this paper aims to explore how counterfeit and unapproved parts enter the legitimate supply chain and what factors drive or motivate their circulation and use.
ISSN:0007-0955
1464-3529
DOI:10.1093/bjc/azac089