Originally Posted by
TedToToe
Whilst this is true, the composite fuselage of the A350 delivers an empty weight in comparison with 77X as follows:
- Airbus A350-1000: 284,000 lb (129,000 kg)
- Boeing 777-9: 400,000 lb (181,400 kg)
Yes, the 779 is larger but, the 351 undoubtedly deliver lower seat-mile costs for many missions.
Does it? We can speculate, but the truth is that right now we don't know. As always, the proof will be in how it's used; it surely 'smells' like a machine optimised for serious long haul, flying heavy stuff over long distances, but until it's there "in the flesh".. who knows!