As Boeing looks to ramp-up 737Max production and airlines await the aircraft we learn that the 737Max has been grounded due to an engine problem. The issue was confirmed by Boeing in an emailed statement to Aviation News Online: “CFM has notified us of a potential manufacturing quality escape with low pressure turbine (LPT) discs in LEAP 1B engines delivered to Boeing. “We are working with CFM to inspect the discs in question. CFM and its supplier notified us after discovering the issue as a part of their quality inspection process. At no time have we experienced an issue associated

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