Hey Don,
Just to add some extra info to what you said. I know of at least two people who have already started 380 courses as DEFO so I'm not sure the guys in April are the first. Both of them had in excess of 3000 Airbus (320) time and a fair bit more total.
Looks like DEFO 380 is very much a go'er at the moment. Remains to be seen how many guys they have that match that criteria and if they lower at any stage to meet demands. Wishing i'd converted sooner now!!
Tai