Originally Posted by cxorcist
That's all well and good, but most airlines do not use the humidity function because it has a negative corrosive effect on the metal tubes over time. So the 787 and eventually the A350 will be the only aircraft widely employing this benefit.
It is the exact opposite, it is a two part system. One part is a zonal drying system which prevents condensation in the aircraft (reduces weight and corrosion), and the other a humidifier which provides humidified fresh air to the cabin.
Lufthansa has it installed in their A380s, it is also found on 747, 767, 777, A300, A310, A330, A340 and most BBJ/VIP types. Cost is the main reason it is not installed.
Originally Posted by cxorcist
In addition to the aforementioned designs, the larger windows and ride have to be worth something.
A couple of airlines are looking at giving their passengers stick on covers for the windows as the electronic dimming still lets in light. The windows do not seem to line up with the seat rows in economy, some gymnastics would be needed to adjust the brightness.
Originally Posted by cxorcist
I'm not saying the 787 is better (or worse) than an A350 will be, but it certainly kicks the pants off an A330.
I do not know the numbers off hand for the 787-10 and A330 like you seem to. It is a large airframe about 5 m longer than a 777-200/A330-300, or 1 m longer than a A350-900. The 787-10 put Boeing off the 777X project for another decade, it does about 90% of the range/payload of the 777-8X.
The fuselage however is not as wide as the 777/A350 making 9 across in economy a tight fit with narrow seats. Put the A330/777/A350 seats in the 787, it means 8 across in economy.
Originally Posted by nitpicker330
Yes please bring em on
Considering all of the older A330s are going to KA, they might be the ones looking at being replaced. The 777-10 planned entry into service will be around 2018, probably 2020 before CX/KA could get some.