And the 777X isn't under consideration. In fact, the 77W isn't either. Richard Anderson spoke to Aviation Week and told them Delta will consider the A359 and A3510, the A333, a hypothetical A333neo and all three of the 788, 789 and 7810.
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If that winds up being their menu, it will definitely represent a downgauge in capacity from the 744. Granted, the A3510 can come pretty close but, as United said, it's not a true 744 replacement. What do you all think?