GE needed an engine in this market class, and Snecma had previous experience of working with them, collaborating on the production of the CF6-50 turbofan for the Airbus A300.
GE necesitaba un motor nesa clase, e Snecma tiña experiencia previa traballando con eles, colaborando na produción do turboventilador CF6-50 para o Airbus A300.