what are the advantages of the boeing 787 over the Airbus A380?

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Here are some advantages of the Boeing 787 over the Airbus A380.

a. Price: The Boeing 787 is cheaper.
Boeing 787: $125 million
Airbus A380: $275 million


b. Technology:
?The technological advantage allows it to fly at a lower altitude than
the average jetliner. It is a product that is intended to operate at
20 per cent greater fuel efficiency and passenger mile efficiency.?

?The business of flying people is getting nasty ?
http://www.gulfnews.com/Articles/opinion.asp?ArticleID=153259


c. Greater Flexibilty:
?Twin engined but with a long range, it will be able to fly direct to
far more of the world's airports.?

?That means passengers will not need to make a connecting flight first
to travel long distance.?

?Boeing faces up to Airbus challenge?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/low/business/4246065.stm


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hishrak-ga:

Those two aircraft serve quite different market segments, so any
comparison can only be general.  You can narrow down your question if
you are interested only in certain features.