Originally Posted by Delta767
The flight deck for the 7E7 hasn't been finalized yet, so it's impossible to speculate on the CCQ factor. Boeing's 737NG models used CCQ as a way to get old 737 operators to buy the new 737NG models.
Originally Posted by SEA_Tigger
I am sure Boeing took into account the CCQ factor. I imagine it will be compatible with the 777 (since that model will be going forward) to make it easier for operators to use both.
737 Classic/737NG isn't really a CCQ example. They're different models of the same type. The analogy would be to a 737/747 CCQ. If Boeing organises CCQ across 777/787, that would be a start, but to compete properly with Airbus on this issue they will also have to ensure that the 737 replacement has CCQ built into it from the beginning.
Originally Posted by LAX
However, as many have pointed out/argued, there will be a far greater market for 7E7 than A380. That's not to say the A380 is a mistake.
Absolutely agreed on both counts - and Airbus agrees too.
But there are a lot of sceptics around who think that there is
no market for the A380 and cannot see why any airline would ever want to operate one when the Boeing model is the only way forward. That's a fallacy, as we've discussed. But the big question for Airbus is whether the rather specialist market at which the A380 is aimed will be big enough for the aircraft to be a commercial success.