why would they even want to buy such a pink elephant? it hasnt even been PROVEN yet and i believe singapore are looking for some of their money back due to delays. with 787's, 777 Er etc, and embraeer 170 at the lower end why go to plastic airbus. it does make sense for fedex to buy them as they can stck more freight on board and not have to worry about pax terminals and gates etc and they would possible get the same range with more cargo. airbus is financed by the EU just like boeing is in the states, get over it it happens. you dont honestly believe that france pays for the airbus alone do you? it comes out of all your tax money and you have no say in the matter!! many so called national airlines in europe have been bailed out by their respective governments countless times. airlines in the states go bust too its only the legacy carriers that get bailed out, though i do think some need to be culled for the best interests of the industry. but can you honestly say if BA was in danger of going under the government wouldnt step in to save the nations flag carrier??? plus where on earth is the a380 going to operate out of. which english airports have been upgraded for it with gates and termianls? which english airline apart from virgin (shakey order too) have taken it up?? not british airways. willy walsh has some sense at least. all you boys with micky mouse easyjet need to get a life! how bout putting down your gaurdian newspaper in the cockpit and leaving your anti-american hysteria at home. beside in 10 yrs ryanair will knock easyjets socks off and you may all end up flying 737-800s! i for one am gietting sick and tired of reading english rahs spouting their xenophobia about anything that doesnt come from england followed by the EU, which they dont even like, at least we use euro here, and their anti-american attitude is just pathetic. leave that to the gardian tripe!
