Originally Posted by
Timbo
If you are 'negotiating' with Boeing for new airplanes, wouldn't you tell them;
1. You don't really want the 787 and
2. You are going to check out what Airbus has to offer and
3. Those A320 NEO and A350 sure look nice....
How much did you say you wanted for those 100 737 Max's and 50 787's again?
Really?
Well, I'll be in Paris...call me after you talk to the sales manager.

Absolutely. I think what's keeping Airbus in the game for potential narrowbody orders is their "family concept" common flight deck. As for widebodies its anyone's game.