Originally Posted by
Grumble
Word at the hot dog factory was that the A350 is going to be the whale replacement.
It will be, but won't be here till 2018 and beyond. So the 777-300er order would allow for a beginning of the phase out of the 747 now.
The A350-1000 has basically the same dimensions as the 777-300er but is 30-35 tons lighter, with better efficiency and range.