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Old 20th Jan 2005, 19:13
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This aircraft is still flying but if you believe that “Fate is the hunter” then one of these days a lightning strike in the right place will blow the wing off.
Lu, that is rather a controversial statement to make and I do not believe it can be backed up. For example, there are many hundreds, if not thousands, of Airbi flying around of various flavours. How many have 'had a wing blown off'? How many Boeings have suffered such a fate (several- Iranian 747 into Madrid and more). We've had DC10s grounded with design deficiencies, 747s being reworked in various areas. Airbus aircraft should be recognised for their efficient operation and smooth service life.

Pprune must stop becoming a dumping ground for stupid rumours about Airbus aircraft. Some people seem to want to imply they are amateur aeroplane builders.
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