Airbus outlines future A30X concepts

http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/flightblogger/2010/05/airbus-outlined-future-a30x-co.html
While these two concepts have been seen before, what makes this slide notable is the detail that comes along with it. Airbus had always made a point when showing these renderings that they were merely artistic interpretations of possible configurations, however at the technical briefings, they began to discuss these designs with a bit more conviction as potential options for A30X. 

http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2010/05/12/341885/airbus-details-a30x-thinking-dismisses-boeing-all-new-airplane.html
With a service-entry date envisaged at least 15 years from now, the A30X would incorporate "breakthrough technologies" in powerplants, materials, aerodynamics and flightdecks, says Ian Dawkins, who is senior vice-president strategy and future programmes.