Gixerman: the wow factor only lasts for one year max, but a new aircraft is a 30 year program.
JDW: the A 380 only goes for 5600NM
The big question remains unanswered: Why are Boeing not selling more of the B787? Is it possibly because the airlines donīt want itīs huge range(8500nm) but simply a B767(5-6000NM) replacement. Keeping in mind that aircraft built to fly 8500nm is uneconomical on shorter routs. fx It needs bigger wing to carry the extra fuel load, and that wing causes extra drag.