Hi mutt,
Sure, Airbus have all to prove. But they're still a top plane maker and can't be discounted. Plus they will be desperate for more orders so they might be willing to offer a better deal than Boeing.
Regarding the 60 figure, this is the article:
http://www.thebusinessonline.com/Doc...B4B&doc_page=1 Needs a huge pinch of salt though.