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Old 9th Jun 2010, 17:01
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The A350 looks pretty good...

The 787 is too small. The -900 equals the A350-800 in size, and its larger variant, the -1 has a shaky future.

The A350 family, between the -800 and -900 can provide a one fleet replacement for the A330, A340 and regional 777s. The -1000 can eventually replace or supplement the -300ER.

A mixed order wouldn't make any sense and would cost a bundle in training and maintenance.

I really doubt we'll see any grey&green 787s anytime soon, despite the ludicrous theories of the fervent Boeing cheerleaders on here.
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