Originally Posted by Linebacker35
The A340 should be just as advanced as the 777. I have not had the chance to see the 777 in action though. What kind of new systems does the 777 have? Hopefuly I will be able to get in one of their sims as soon as AirCanada starts recieving their 777 orders.
But I still think Airbus is the winner, boeing is just starting to perfect the technology airbus developed in the mid 80's.
What about the super-advanced tecnology of having major structural components remain attached to the fuselage...
AA 587
Air Transat 961
A380 (the wings snapped off at LESS than ultimate load...)