New Leap turbofans are getting fuel nozzle fix and modified blades as part of durability effort: GE Aerospace

A 737 Max CFM Leap engine in Boeing's Renton assembly site

Source: The Seattle Times, Ellen Banner, pool reports

GE Aerospace has introduced improved fuel nozzles for CFM International Leap turbofans and expects by year-end to introduce fixed high-pressure turbine blades – efforts to address durability problems with its best-selling engines.

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