Deal Overview
Thai Airways has placed a firm order for 45 Boeing 787 jets, with options potentially boosting the size of the deal to around 80 aircraft as it serves rising international travel demand, industry sources said.
Engine Details
The airplanes will be powered by engines from GE Aerospace, which currently dominates the market for 787 engines, competing with Britain’s Rolls-Royce, the sources added.
Competitive Landscape
The Boeing 787 competes with the Airbus A350, which only has Rolls engines. Thai Airways’ decision to choose the 787 over the A350 was partly influenced by disagreements over engine maintenance pricing with Rolls, industry sources revealed.
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