Originally Posted by
rattman
Even germany and france (who are part owners of airbus) there has been public questions about their reliability / safety.
Reliability/availability (and especially costs): Yes, that is a significant issue with the type. Across almost all users.
Safety? Not at all. About one of the safest type on German and French Roster.
This here smells like a potilical decision. Well, hmm, smelling is probably an understatement.