"($50 million is a ridiculously high estimate anyway). "
Hi DaveReidUK, could you please explain why $50 mln is a ridiculously high estimate?
For reference; an GE90-85 costs about $15 mln, a 777 Heavy check (without damage) around $10 mln and we are not engineering / replacing / testing / certifying any wing attachments, spars, floor beams, stringers at that stage.
The QF A380 VH-OQA exploded engine repair costed approximately ~
US$145m.
Qantas A380 to Fly Again 18 Months After Engine Explosion - Bloomberg Business
Why do you feel this BA 777 would be so much easier and cheaper? (see previous page 33). I think $50 million is on the low side.
Regarding BA, I think BA isn't more demanding than that they want to be compensated for the capacity loss, image damage as soon as possible. If Boeing e.g. gave them a substantial discount on their next five 787-9's they probably would be ok. Where the money is coming from is of less interest. GE is a $150 billion company, they can handle
and maybe want to sell some 777-9s to BA later on.