Boeing halt 737 MAX flight testing following engine issue

Boeing has halted flight testing of its new 737 MAX passenger jet following a potential quality issue with the engine's turbine section. The 737 MAX is exclusively powered by the CFM LEAP-1B turbofan engines rated with a maximum thrust of 28,000 pound each. Engine maker CFM informed Boeing of a potential quality issue with the five stage Low Pressure Turbines (LPT), which are manufactured