Assuming GE wants to sell engines (which is a pretty safe assumption), what is its incentive to price them uncompetitively and lose orders? Plus, you have Boeing pushing _very_ heavily against any price changes by GE. Boeing, incidentally, is interested in selling as many aircraft as possible. I just don't see a competitive concern. -----Original Message----- From: The Airline List [mailto:AIRLINE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Matthew Montano Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 10:59 AM To: AIRLINE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: More 737 stuff 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