Given that both MAS's losses had nothing to do with engine reliability, that's not an argument. In fact, the 777 fleet has an excellent record.
As for double engine failures creating a bad reputation, well, no one seems to have drawn that conclusion with the most memorable event where someone taught one how to swim in New York...
Originally Posted by
On eyre
I know engine reliability has increased substantially over the years but as that story goes about "it was only one goat" Malaysia Airlines I believe have suffered by its two incidents over the last couple of years.
I think many passengers do prefer four engines out over the briny and the reputational impact of that double engine failure on a twin a long way out (which will happen one day) could be calamitous for an airline.
Call me irrational but give me four engines on overseas flights from Oz thank you very much.
Dragon man you are on to it - wish I was the boss.