Yes, Ideally, if there was a choice I think I would:
- Actually vet the instructor to ensure I get one who is awesome and I gel with
- Find an a/c that had recently had a refit
It is exactly like flying Y in an old plane with old seats and entertainment (remember when the music was piped into your ears via strange 'phones?) vs flying Y in a 747/ 767 which was just been through refit.
Flying in the 787 might carry a premium (just for the exploding battery fun factor).