They are both good engines. An airline decision will be influenced by what it already operates and its recent experience of CFM/GE and of the IAE/P&W/RR and by the deals it is offered in original costs, support and maintenance cost guarantees and if it has a shop associated with one type or the other.. Antoin Daltun ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bahadir Acuner" <bahadiracuner@xxxxxxxxx> To: <AIRLINE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: 01 August 2003 13:50 Subject: Re: The EP AB6's > AliReza, > are you sure about this? I was told by couple of people who fly and operate > A320s that CFM56s are much better engines on that bird compared to V2500s. > They were talking about reliability problems. > > Also, if memory serves right V2500 don't pack as much thrust as the CFMs do. > Take care, > > BAHA ACUNER - CFI,CFII,MEI > > www.bahadiracuner.com > www.acuwings.com > > although most > A320 opperators prefer the V2500 >