with the A-Bus having 18K-23K cycles it's going to be a Damn while before we see 90K cycles. The same group of Controllers will be used for the A350 and to re-train and go through a LOT of changes would not be all that wise and even the Leadership at CAL know that,(since that's all there seems to BE these days) Rumour has it that Airbus is in the Hots to get us the A350 in hopes we'll then want the A380.( per John Laehy at Airbus) That's a pipe-dream at best. The A350-900 or -1000 is touted to replace the B747. That too is up for speculation I would NOT place that in any factor for you guys to debate.
Get your Contract!! It's LONG overdue! and Get some Money with it!!
Good Luck to you all ...