I agree with you bahrain boy
Airbus could do very well out of this if they get moving quickly, as you have pointed out, a lot of the comparisons regarding efficiency and weight are based on old Boeing designs and the A330 family are already a lot more efficient than Boeing 767's. Shouldnt be too difficult to use a composite structure combined with the super efficient wing already in exsistence on the A330/340.
Also with the crew commonality issue between the A340/A330/A350 will make this an attractive option for airlines with a comprehensive Long haul structure.
Should be interesting.
DS
btw capt kaos, what makes you think we give a sh!t which you prefer as pax???