Originally Posted by Mesabah

Pratt is still in it, GE will not participate unless they are the single supplier. GE/CFM needs a clean slate design that will take a decade or more. Rolls has stated they have too many problems with their current engines to develop a new program. Really, the only option Boeing has is a scaled up, 45K GTF from Pratt. I don't think it's going to happen, not anytime soon. If BA wants to get something out by 2025, then it has to be a 767 Max neo, or some other gimmick with what they currently have.



With the criminal investigation into the 737MAX, now would be the time for Airbus to move on the A220-500, and Delta to replace the MDs/717 with that plane, along with the A223. The 737Max is going to take a performance hit as a result of the criminal investigation. The FAA would have rubber-stamped the changes to the MCAS, as Boeing is bribing the FAA, there has to be something more going on there.