GE and P&W premium over RR
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GE and P&W premium over RR
Just came across this article and it mentioned that planes equipped with either GE or P&W engines command a $7 million premium compared to planes equipped with RR Trents. Is there a specific reason for this?
Why a Boeing 777-9X Costs $400 Million (NYSE: BA) - 24/7 Wall St.
Why a Boeing 777-9X Costs $400 Million (NYSE: BA) - 24/7 Wall St.
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Iron control of the aftermarket maintenance. RR don't allow anyone else to play. Unless you're a first run operator where you can negotiate a long-term deal then you're better off with the other two who don't control it quite as tightly and at least give a semblance of choice.
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One possible reason could be in the aftermarket support area. Boeing has a world-wide reputation as does General Electric and Pratt & Whitney. Over the years these companies have proven their ability to reach and support aircraft in remote areas of the world. Their world-wide network is part of their sales appeal.
That might be part of the reason they can command a greater price in the market place.
That might be part of the reason they can command a greater price in the market place.
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one example of poor resale is RR powered 767-300's
they cannot have winglets fitted due the heavier RB211's
but on the other hand PW powered 767-200's were not good on resale and Braathens could not sell their unwanted pair to Britannia who had CF6 powered a/c
they cannot have winglets fitted due the heavier RB211's
but on the other hand PW powered 767-200's were not good on resale and Braathens could not sell their unwanted pair to Britannia who had CF6 powered a/c
