Wiz, I think he saw it written on a piece of paper having just wiped his bottom with it!
'tis of course utter crap! During the 2007 profit share announcement, Sheik A stated that the end goal (20 year plan) was to have something in the region of 700-750 aircraft.
Now that may also be utter crap (ie the 'My willy's bigger than yours' bravado), but I'm more inclined to listen to him than a guy from the States who has more than likely failed the pilot selection!!
Listen out in 6 weeks time (Farnborough Airshow), I think there will be some interesting developments............