787 is an all new design, it promises better seat-mile operating costs than any other aircraft of the same class (and even matches the much larger A380), new materials and technologies will make it much lighter than similar sized aircraft, allowing better performance, fuel efficiency an thus lower airfares.
The A350 started out as a modified A330, but because the 787 was much, much better, and Airbus could not sell the original A350 design, they were forced to go back to the drawing board and design an all new aircraft, that still is not better than the 787. The way I see it, Airbus is trying to play catch-up to Boeing.
http://www.flug-revue.rotor.com/FRheft/FRHeft06/FRH0606/FR0606e.htm
Amber: All jetliners have a very good safety record, if you see more accidents involving Boeing aircraft it is simply a reflection of the higher number of Boeings in operation compared to Airbus aircraft, if you compare accidents per 100,000 take-offs, both brands come out about the same. B777 and A340 have the best safety record (no acccidents so far) but the 737 at 0.60 is a bit safer than the A319/20/21 at 0.67.
2006-06-15 09:13:57
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answered by frankclau 3
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I like the Boeing 787. It is a completely new design and should be more environmentally friendly by using 20%-30% less fuel. Singapore Airlines just placed an order for 20 787s with options for 20 more. It's a huge victory for Boeing since a lot of airlines will buy aircraft Singapore Airlines buys due to its success. They say Singapore Airlines has the second highest net worth after Southwest Airlines.
The Airbus 350 is going back on the drawing board for a new design. Apparently Singapore Airlines and a leasing company did not like the new A350 saying that it was too much like the A330. Airbus wants to design a whole new aircraft so we should read about new specifications sometime this summer.
2006-06-14 06:32:56
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answered by potatochip 7
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Boeing 787 all the way
2006-06-15 13:51:18
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answered by voyager747ft 1
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That largely depends on the market being served by the individual airline.
The A-380, if it ever gets to fly commercially, offers its economy by cramming warm bodies [and freight] into the craft, flying between hub airports around the world.
The 787 is projected to offer a fuel savings of almost 20%, and should be able to fly into any jet airport in the world.
2006-06-19 09:36:21
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answered by Par'o 2
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Airbus A350
2006-06-14 06:27:35
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answered by Joey_D 3
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That is easy 787 much more versitale
2006-06-14 13:51:55
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answered by fireciao 3
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the 787 relly looked radical as it is...the A350 is just too conventional
2006-06-15 22:57:41
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answered by Daryll 1
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airbus a350 is safer than boeing 787.
all airbuses are safer than boeing
2006-06-14 12:29:37
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answered by Anonymous
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AIRBUS A350
2006-06-14 23:18:49
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answered by confused guy 3
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Airbuses are quite a bit bigger than the boeing, I'm not sure how the fuelage is though for the larger plane, which may or may not determine which is better...
2006-06-14 06:32:37
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answered by DatingZion 3
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