Technicians find ‘no imminent safety concern’ with CFM56 engines

Credit: Southwest Airlines
With about 60% of mandatory inspections done, nothing pointing to a pressing CFM56-7B fleet-safety issue linked to fan-blade failure has turned up, the engine manufacturer reports. “CFM technicians are overall very pleased with how the fan blades have been maintained by the airlines,” a GE spokesman...
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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