@Saber I think these new guys may have some success with a strong chink market though. Very different economics of operating there, and between them and the ME there could be a very healthy market of people who see the cost as proof of luxury and status. You could probably fill a couple flights a week with chinks heading back and forth, particularly if you can get the engines running cheaper.
Boom’s had all kinds of crap though, who knows if this fantasy engine will pan out or not