The truth of the matter is that the SC / A380 are not mutually exclusive. And whilst the A380 has signed almost 100 orders, various sites around Europe are constructing new buildings to cater for it, and metal is due to be cut shortly, Boeing is still fine tuning the design and in the process of selling the aircraft to interested airlines. That doesn't mean the SC ain't coming, just that the design has not been finalised and thus no order can be taken. Remember the SC was launched just about the time when Boeing realised that nobody would buy the stretched 747 which was intended to compete head to head with the A380. As any sound business would do, they turned their attention elsewhere and produced the SC concept. Not a bad idea from my point of view.
So when the industry turns around, the A380 will be ready to enter service and hopefully the SC will follow a few years behind it, offering both airlines and their costumers a choice. Capitalism at it's best.
[ 21 January 2002: Message edited by: Flip Flop Flyer ]</p>