PC and so on
Thunderball,
There is a general tendency to cover news in fluff and hype in the English speaking world. Unfortunately we tend to be educated by what we read. Even my 93year old Daily Mail reading Mum used the word Gobsmacked last week - and I have to say I was!
An example from last week - a German daily announced "Hammer Wetter", to inform its readers that finally some real super summer weather was on its way. The English daily I looked at warned of "Problems in sight for old people, young people and people with athsma" and advised them to stay in doors as temperatures of 29° could be on the way.
Same news - different sell.
As for the 380, it seems to be the wiring looms which are causing the delays - rather a coincidence that right here possible sabotage has been found. As you say, there is a story waiting to get out.
FC.