Originally Posted by
tdracer
Hogwash
Even with the ongoing issues with the Trent (and others), the overall reliability of the latest generation of engines is an
order of magnitude better than it was 40 years ago. You just notice it more because today few aircraft have more than two engines.
There was a good reason why 40 years ago,
all long range aircraft had three or four engines...
TD I agree over 20, 40 and even more so 50 years the main engine providers have been amazing in their ability to improve reliability and performance
But the latest offerings have all had issues
RR - we know all about
PWh- PW1100G so bad that Qatar are switching to CFM Leap
GE - real problems with the 9X
SAFFRAN - had to pay Dassault $280 million due to their inability to get the "Silvercrest" to work