RE: World's biggest airliner takes shape.
I guess Airbus thinks that there is a market.....even if there's not the European governments will pick up the tab. There isn't really any risk for Airbus so why not shoot for the moon.
The 777-200LR can reach almost any destination in the world from LAX carrying 301 passengers with the economy of two engines. It's pretty cool when the shortest route back from where you came is the opposite direction!
It will interesting to see how things shake out......