Originally Posted by flensr

If they're gonna rip off a cockpit design, why not the A320? At least take the 787 design and throw in a sidestick... It's going to be FBW anyhow so let's go with the best of all designs. Sidestick and pull-out table is game changing, with respect to cockpit ergonomics and even fatigue management.

Anything but touchscreens. Those suck and have no place in a modern cockpit. Dangerously bad in even light turbulence. If "they" ever make me fly with a touchscreen I'll probably ASAP every single incorrect entry that's caused by finger-fumbling a touchscreen with chop or greater. Give me a button with a nice satisfying positive feedback "click", and a slightly raised edge bezel to brace a finger or thumb against when using in turbulence. That's the ergonomic sweet spot, hits every single measure except eager young engineers and bean counters trying to "prove" they can save money with a new crappy design.