Boeing Targets 2026 For 737 MAX Load Reduction Device Changes

Leap 1B engine
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An engine control software change that will address in-aircraft smoke risks following major Boeing 737 MAX CFM Leap 1B engine failures is slated to be available in 2026, Boeing told operators in a recent bulletin. The change, being developed by both Boeing and engine-maker CFM International, will...
Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor Sean Broderick covers aviation safety, MRO, and the airline business from Aviation Week Network's Washington, D.C. office.

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