Boeing and CFM begin flight tests of LEAP-1B engine

[Parkeralex]

Boeing and CFM International have started flight testing of the LEAP-1B engine, which will power the 737 MAX.
A modified 747 flying testbed-equipped with the LEAP-1B engine was flown from GE Aviation flight test operations in Victorville, California, US, on 29 April.

 

[topDawg]

Boeing and CFM International have started flight testing of the LEAP-1B engine, which will power the 737 MAX.
A modified 747 flying testbed-equipped with the LEAP-1B engine was flown from GE Aviation flight test operations in Victorville, California, US, on 29 April.

I have CFM is having some issues with the LEAP, hopefully they get it worked out.