Jacko:
I must take issue with your comment that "no-one's rushing to determine cause." You categorically tell us that the engines flamed out at 40,000ft and that they banged out at 30,000ft as a result. Well, that's case closed then, isn't it? Apparently not, as I've talked with Eurofighter this morning and they have by no means confirmed this yet as the cause of the accident.
You've also already fingered the design as being at fault for not having RAT; perhaps the crew should have tried to land and got themselves killed in the process?
And as for having a dig at smartman for not listing licences and flying experience in his profile; perhaps he is better qualified to comment than yourself - but just a tad more modest. I hadn't realised you had such extensive qualifications yourself?
And don't be dangling kiddies over any more balconies, mate!