Originally Posted by
winnipegrev
I wouldn't be so sure. The 777s available in the 90s weren't what AC needed like the 77W/L were years later, and the A340 order led to future A333s which gave AC an aircraft which is still more efficient than 77Es TATL.
Even if AC ordered 77Es they would have likely been replaced by 77Ws by now anyway, and if not AC would be in a worse position than they are now.
Yes but the last 787 doesn't arrive until 2019. Internal rumour an AC employee told me (ie don't bet on it happening) is some 763s may even get the latest J seat... but I think just PY is more likely.
AC got lucky in receivership it cancelled the 340-500 (two more were actually built for AC) and 340-600.
After receivership AC bought the 777's otherwise things would be very different today. So another bad decision on aircraft purchase was averted.