OT Boeing Engine Failures

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  1. Lanny

    Lanny Original Season Ticket Holder "Mr. Big Shot"

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    The Wall Street journal
    "Boeing 777 Engine Failures: What You Need to Know
    Raytheon’s Pratt & Whitney unit made the problem engine that caused a United flight to make an emergency landing after showering debris over parts of Colorado ..."

    https://www.wsj.com/articles/boeing-777-engine-failures-what-you-need-to-know-11614112288


    Also, GE now makes a GE9X engine for the 777X.
     
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    Raytheon's ID was as a missiles maker. They may have done more. They must have merged with P&R. Up till that time, a P&R engine was durable and it's involvement with the Thunderbolt, Corsair and Hellcat was legendary.
     
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    Boeing use to partner with Raytheon on military projects.
     
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