I understand that as of June 2007 there is a backlog of 292 Airbus A330 of all types but only 46 Airbus A340 of all types. This as opposed to a backlog of 334 for all types of the 777 (as of October 2007). Sure looks like they could squeeze in your order of an Airbus A340 if you give Airbus a call? Even if the line is kept busy making A330.
Outstanding order backlog as of June 2007:
A330-200 = 148
A330-200F = 64
A330-300 = 80
A340-300 = 9
A340-500 = 6
A340-600 = 31
777 total orders as of Oct. 2007 = 1006
777 total deliveries as of Oct. 2007 = 672
A340 orders ,all types as of March 2007 = 405
A340 delivered , as of March 2007 = 342
You might be able to get Mr. Hazy to find an A340 for you, either underutilized or right off the assembly line (deferring another order). Who knows?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_777
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airbus_A340
http://ww.airliners.net:80/discussio....main/3495999/