Why did Boeing choose GE to build the 747-8’s exclusive engine?

Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce weren't part of the 747-8 program, despite a long history with the 'Queen of the Skies'.
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Rolls Royce Retires Iconic Boeing 747 Engine Testbed N787RR After Two Decades of Cutting-Edge Aviation Innovation

While the Boeing 747 is still flying and is not yet considered a vintage aircraft, at Vintage Aviation News we make exceptions for a select few airframes that are so iconic and historically ...
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Tests Confirm Noise Reductions For 747-8 Engines, Boeing Says

Ground tests recently completed by Boeing and General Electric prove the engines intended for the 747-8 will meet noise reduction targets, the companies said yesterday. The test results validate that ...

Here’s How Much Bigger The Boeing 747-8 Is Compared To The Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Diving deeper into how these two jets compare in size, and what drove Boeing to develop a larger derivative of the 747 ...