Well, the smaller models of it flew, so it was closer to reality than the Boeing SST attempt and maybe even cheaper.

But here's some new stuff about the 787.
The G1000 screen setup finally has arrived at the commercial airliners.
Brace for "sissy" impact, Lou.  :D
http://www.airliners.net/photo/Boeing/Boeing-787-8-Dreamliner/1940289/L/
That must be the most complete flight deck today, together with the A380 one (although the A380 may lack of a "watch your wings!" warning sign  ;D).
I wonder when Boeing gets those Yokes out of the way then, on their FBW birds. At least some smaller setup would be useful.

My last information about the enhancement of the 737 are the same as the one of the A320. Seems like both manufactures aren't interested that much in a revolution in that segment, so maybe the fitting of newer engines and slightly refined wing/fuselage setups lead the way to another 20 years or so.

More carbon-fiber on the aircraft's parts is possible too, but a whole redesign like on the 787 maybe won't come soon as it would raise the cost quite a bit.
Remember, the big two are watching each other closely, so if e. g. Airbus doesn't do much new on their "NEO", Boeing has no need to do it too since the competitive motion is lacking. That's just one downside of that duopoly there.

As long as the Embraers and CRJs of this word stay away from the main 737/A320 segment (which excludes e. g. the 737-600 and the A318), they also don't add much pressure there since sales are good then.