That was the same story with the B777 and B787... The Milestone, now the Cornerstone with the B747-8.
When the time was right Arik "chickend" out of the B777 deal. So that could be on the 1st of April. I believe it when I see it on another tarmac in Arik-colours and flewn on a regular base. There are still wonders in the World.