Speeedy.
Not a huge Airbus fan, but when it comes to the A380 I would like to see the beast do well.
It has really put the rocket up Boeing's clacker and made them sit up and take notice - and justifiably so.
As for not being an Airbus fan, when an airline wants to put in sleeper style beds in their first/business class and Airbus turns around and says that the floor isnt strong enough, that really makes me think carefully about the ships structural integrity.
As a metallurgist in a former life, when I heard of this debacle I really stood up and took notice.
Apparently Airbus have "options" when it comes to weight saving measures for flooring.
Boeing do not in this area.
That's why its called the "Boeing Foundry and Iron Works" Speeedy !!!
And speaking to mates in the middle east that have flown both the A330/A340 and B777, guess which one they prefer unanimously?
I think its a number thats between 6 and 8....
Keep flogging that bus old son !