SWA seeking 737-700 successor from Boeing
09-12-2005, 11:43 PM
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09-15-2005, 08:19 AM
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I'd like to see a Rolls engine on the 737. Anything that gets rid of those CFM (GE) engines! GE, through it's finance operations' constant subsidizing of unprofitable and unsustainable airline businesses, has done more to prolong the industry's wallowing than any other entitity. (IMHO, obvioulsy!)
A Rolls V2500-A5 in a modifed cowling (for ground clearance) might work quite nicely!
A Rolls V2500-A5 in a modifed cowling (for ground clearance) might work quite nicely!
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09-15-2005, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by corl737
I'd like to see a Rolls engine on the 737. Anything that gets rid of those CFM (GE) engines! GE, through it's finance operations' constant subsidizing of unprofitable and unsustainable airline businesses, has done more to prolong the industry's wallowing than any other entitity. (IMHO, obvioulsy!)
A Rolls V2500-A5 in a modifed cowling (for ground clearance) might work quite nicely!
A Rolls V2500-A5 in a modifed cowling (for ground clearance) might work quite nicely!
09-16-2005, 01:42 AM
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The 787 will be powered by the GEnx or maybe the Rolls Royce Trent 1000.
I'd prefer to see the 737 powered by an American made engine. The IAE V2500 is a consortium. While it includes Pratt and Whitney, it also has Rolls Royce, Japanese Aero Engines, and MTU Aero Engines. CFM includes GE and Snecma of France.
Wouldn't it be nice to have a 100% made in the USA engine where the profits also go to the U.S. company than these international consortiums.
My vote is for GE to power a next-next generation 737.
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I'd like to see a Rolls engine on the 737. Anything that gets rid of those CFM (GE) engines! GE, through it's finance operations' constant subsidizing of unprofitable and unsustainable airline businesses, has done more to prolong the industry's wallowing than any other entitity. (IMHO, obvioulsy!)
A Rolls V2500-A5 in a modifed cowling (for ground clearance) might work quite nicely!
A Rolls V2500-A5 in a modifed cowling (for ground clearance) might work quite nicely!
Wouldn't it be nice to have a 100% made in the USA engine where the profits also go to the U.S. company than these international consortiums.
My vote is for GE to power a next-next generation 737.
TP
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