Boeing suspends 737 MAX flights, cites ‘potential’ CFM LEAP-1B issue

Credit: Boeing
Boeing has suspended 737 MAX flights after being informed by CFM International of a potential issue with the aircraft’s LEAP-1B engine, although Boeing says MAX 8 deliveries will begin this month as planned. “CFM has notified us of a potential manufacturing quality escape with low pressure turbine...

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