So Tom Enders is coming the big bluff. However has not considered that the end of the A400, must surely mean the end of his career.
Whilst that would be a sad situation in both cases, but the biggest people who will suffer are the Airbus staff. Other aircraft are available, they may not be the "ants pants" but they will get the job done.
Airbus need to understand that Bully tactics will not work with most of their customers, and will cause a loss of face with people who could buy their other products.
Airbus got themselves into this situation, and they need to find a way that will turn this situation, to a WIN WIN situation.
Regards
Col