Re: United Airbus fleet engine choice

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Bahadir Acuner wrote:
> I was wondering why United decided to get P&W engines on their Airbus fleet.
> One would think that with existing 737-300/500 fleet they would opt for CFM
> engines.. Was it because Wolf man got a better comission from P&W? :)

P&W is not an option on the A319 and A320.  United has IAE V2500
engines; P&W is one of the partners in IAE.

But your question on why UA went with IAE rather than the CFM, which
would provide more commonality with the 737 fleet, is sure a valid one.
  I'm sure someone has an answer.

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