Having the A380 in service we are able to 'do the sums'
and evaluate the economics.
Boeing look to have turned the corner in assembly
of the 787 but obviously no measurements of the in service
economics can be had at this time - just predictions.
It will be interesting to compare how the two aircraft
match the specifications/promises on the initial
drawing boards.
Both companies encountered significant
delays during assembly which were not factored.
Has anybody any idea how the economics in service
of the 380 compare to the predicted?
MM