ETOPS
Big Kahuna,
I agree, Boeings are great planes. There was a proposal by FAA that ETOPS would be extended to three or four engined jet aeroplanes as well because of B777.
In defense of Boeings ..I've heard that the B777 which is a twin-engine aeroplane has less engine failures and diversions on record than the A340 which has 4 engines. Therefore prompting the review.
B777 has ETOPS of 208 minutes and I think has 1 IFSD ( In-flight shut down ) every 1000 hours. Making it more reliable than the Airbus.
Then again, as you said I might have more opportunities in the bus than the boeings since it's popularity rising if I had to leave.
I just hope Boeing will be successful with their 787 dreamliner.
D6