Boeing also cut a deal with GE for the engines on the 777 LRs. GE's way, or the high-way. (which also means GE's price...) But of course, Airbus with their 330/340s are just across the street. Matthew On Tuesday, September 30, 2003, at 08:47 PM, Alireza Alivandivafa wrote: > In a message dated 9/30/2003 8:36:44 PM Pacific Daylight Time, > damiross2@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: > > << It would require new certification > Airlines with large fleets of 737's wouldn't buy (no commonality with > current fleet) > If it ain't broke, don't fix it >> > > That explains that. It is interesting the Boeing made that deal. > They must > have made a deal that keeps the engines from being priced too high