chambudzi
I'm just saying - seems odd to tell two airlines who haven't ordered *any* A380s yet that they have no say in the engine choice. That's all. 747Adv has a good chance of going ahead if only because Boeing won't want another SC "talk it up and abandon it" fiasco but BA/CX will be crucial orders to kickstart it.
As for GE value over RR, BA look set to run their RR 767 and 747s into the ground if their pronouncements on fleet renewal and the LH refurb for the 767s the RAF turned down are to be any guide so am not sure they give a damn what the second hand value of an RB211-524 is.
As for CX - they wanted RR A346s, they got them, for better or worse. If they ever want RR 380s, Airbus will provide. Depends on how much CX loves their Trents I suppose!
As for SQ ordering 777/747A/A380 - totally possible. However, their fleet is pretty mongrel as it is! They seem to make money anyhow so good luck to them.
747Focal
Shut up. Still waiting for the evac test and you giving us a vacation from your fanboy love for all things Boeing.