Quoting myself. But for the curious, the series of miscalculations mixed with hubris was well documented as far back as 2008. The writing was on the wall for the 380 for many years.
”The A380 debacle was well described in this book:
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Airbus vs Boeing by John Newhouse, published in 2008.
It’s still an interesting read. The book describes a combination of hubris on the part of Airbus, faulty market analysis, and the mistaken assumption (as verified by td) that the B747 must somehow be a cash cow for Boeing as the 747 lacked a direct market competitor.”