opal., Feather, (who was one of the most talented and congenial operators I ever worked with) was just restating the immortal words
The B777 is simply "old technology"
of Dixon, who IMHO was one of the least 'smartest guys in the room' CEO's that QF was ever saddled with. (Although, AJ is giving him a run for his money.)
The executive management of Qantas have done far more than any worker has, to bring the Roo to its knees.