Originally Posted by
turbojet28
F9 guy here. That may be true, from what I’ve heard, but it may not be. There have been some very large issues with the Leap 1a engines as far as longevity is concerned that have perhaps soured the relationship with GE. Lots of overhauls and engine replacements long before advertised time.
pratts have had tons of issues..regardless i see zero chance of a merger until 3-5 years after f9 gets their ipo done