I bet that will take a big chunk out of orders for the A400M.
I won't go negative on Airbus. They are a solid player. Major concerns I have heard about them is a)supply chain on parts 2)field and depot maintenance training for staff. (Bottom line - Boeing, Lockheed, McD. have been the main game and mechanics know them) 3)Entry costs of switch overs. Its not just introducing a new model - this would be an entire new system. Big money and time when hostilities are on everyones mind and they need a/c now.