Do you think an Airbus jet could do a barrell roll - the 707 did. Do you think an Airbus jet could survive with half of its wing missing (and the engine there)? - a 707 did Do you think an Airbus jet could become a convertible (a la Aloha 737) and still land safely There is Blue Angels and Thunderturds for the acrobatic maneuvers. :) For pax transportation expect Boeing to get out of that business in next 20 years completely. By the way don't rule out the Airbus that easy, how can you forget the A300 in Baghdad? BAHA Fan of Airbus because it is more comfortable to fly in and fan of 777 'cos I like it and the upper deck 747-400.