Disk Durability Has Southwest Concerned Over CFM Leap Availability

Southwest Airlines Aircraft
Credit: Southwest Airlines
TAMPA—CFM’s decision to cap the life limit of a critical Leap-1B component has Southwest Airlines concerned about a potential engine shortage as the manufacturer works to supply an improved part in time to feed scheduled overhauls for the airline’s highest-time Boeing 737 MAX engines. CFM has told...
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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