Despite delays and weight issues, I am entirely impressed with the A380. Once airlines get hold of them and start building some CASM numbers and the like and depending on how those figures add up, more carriers may order additional copies of these super jumbos.
That said..................:
I find it incredibly hard to believe the following is true:
1. Cabin Electrical wiring could delay aircraft production for nearly 1 year.
2. The parent, EADS (and M. Noel), was completely out of the loop on these difficulties.
3. Customers are to blame for the wiring issues and production delays.
Had this been a North American endeavor using taxpayer dollars, the media would be in full feeding frenzy mode regarding the above and would not let go until the truth - all of it - was told.
Hats off to Airbus for their thus far masterful handling of the world press.
Can they keep this up ?