Originally Posted by
Wiirachay
Looking at the A333 and B777, there are 3 options, with maximum thrust differences being really negligible. Why go with one over the other?
Many potential reasons. Operators sometimes simply prefer one manufacturer over another sometimes. Commonality. Price at the time of purchase. Price over time. On occasion, it's as simple as who the operator is: they might be unable to get export permission for one engine, but it not be a question on another.