I wonder if these news seats are different height? If you raised them up or lowered them a bit couldn't you get to a slightly wider place in the fuselage? Further trimming the nearly non-existent armrest would allow some more space as well.
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Is there actually a noticeable difference going from 17" to 18"? I flew on a UA 787 not too long ago, and while people love to complain about the seat width, it honestly felt the same as any other Y seat. I feel like Y is Y, and it's going to be just as uncomfortable regardless of another .5" or so.
I can certainly notice a difference on the 787, especially with the tray tables, I can not use my laptop and have a drink at the same time unless I put the drink in my lap. On other planes I can put my pc a bit off the edge of the table and still be able to keep my drink cup and can there.