Originally Posted by
Mesabah
Delta would need to run the 787 in the 2-4-2 config to meet customer standards. That might change the economic picture of the airplane.
Yeah, the whole “787 is closer to 767 than 330 is” thing is only when people look at length. The 787 is built as a 9 across plane, same MTOW range as the 330 and same capacity. It isn’t a leaner jet at all.