Originally Posted by Typhoonpilot
A340-500s in operation = 21
A340-600s in operation = 56
Boeing 777s in operation = over 500, with firm orders up to 827 total.
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Typhoonpilot
Nice quote typhoonpilot. But come on, we can't just pick on the A340 (even though it is the easiest one to pick on). Lets look at Boeing VS Airbus 05 sales numbers.
Boeing 787: 235
Airbus A350: 87
Boeing 777: 154
Airbus A340: 15
Boeing 747: 43
Airbus A380: 20
(Lets not forget about Airbus' research and development costs)
Boeing 767: 15 (And potential for 100 as part of USAF tanker deal)
Airbus A330: 0