Originally Posted by
TorqueDude
Not forgetting the most obvious 772 replacement - 777-8X...
In reality, it isn't that obvious at all. The 777-8 is a niche aircraft, with the selling point being its extended range. It's too much for BA's network, which is comprised of generally shorter sectors. It just becomes an unnecessarily heavy aircraft for BA's requirements. For BA's needs the 787, a330neo and a350 families will outclass it in every way.
Expect either more 787-10 and/or a350-900 for a direct 777-200ER replacement.