Isn't the A350 more like Airbus's response to the 787 Dreamliner... well, they likely both started design near the same time, just Boeing managed to beat them to out. I'm not sure where either company will try next. The A350/787, A340/777 and A380/747 markets cover all but more regional flights. So it'll be interesting to see where they go next...

A somewhat interesting video comparing the two (the more interesting part starts around 30 seconds in and ends by the time it gets to 2:15 after that the side by side comparison ends)

Dreamlines 4 by Jokke is amazing.

>> ^CrushBug:

If you ever get down Seattle way, it is totally worth going North to Everett WA and taking the Boeing plant tour. It is amazing to see how they do it. Book online the day before on their website. Faster and a little cheaper that way.


I was just wondering where I could get a 2 hour long video explaining each step in the process. I guess I have to travel to Everett instead?

Thanks I had the model numbers reversed.

In reply to this comment by therealblankman:
Regarding your "Dreamlifter" video... Well, it isn't really used to deliver 747s- they're still too big, rather it is used to deliver the fuselages and wings of the new 787 Dreamliners- quite a bit smaller.

Actually, Airbus is having financial troubles because of their massive investments in the A380 project. Their CEO recently resigned, they'll pay massive penalties due to the delivery delays and they'll be forced to do some downsizing.

Boeing, on the other hand, has an unprecedented amount of orders for the 787 Dreamliner, which is designed for fuel efficiency. Airbus won't be able to deliver a competitor to the 787 in many years, meaning that Boeing will be in much better shape in the future.