FAA Says No Need For Immediate Action On 737 MAX Engines

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FAA Says No Need For Immediate Action On 737 MAX Engines After Bird Strikes
The FAA Corrective Action Review Board, after reviewing the CFM LEAP-1B engine bird strikes, which eventually led to smoke entering the aircrafts, said that the issue does not warrant an immediate action. The agency will therefore follow standard regulatory processes to address them, Reuters reported.
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