[TeddyCon]

Airbus has, for all intents and purposes, been handed its proverbial ass by Boeing pretty much since this whole Airbus/Boeing "competition" - and I'm useg the term loosely - supposedly got serious.

Airbus knows that it is alive today thanks only to the subsidies it receives from the EU and its dipshit citizenry that keeps feedin' it and insisting that Boeing's receiving tax breaks and benefits (etc.) is the same diff to Airbus' living on subsidies.

[Dont_Tread_On_Me_888]

Airbus has, for all intents and purposes, been handed its proverbial ass by Boeing pretty much since this whole Airbus/Boeing "competition" - and I'm useg the term loosely - supposedly got serious.

Facts?

Where are your facts?

FACT: Airbus outsold Boeing five years in a row through 2004. As of right now, Boeing leads Airbus for 2005, and it will take a clean sweep by Airbus of the three remaining contracts before year end if Airbus is to surpass Boeing this year. Aitbus has been more than just a competitor. You lack facts on this issue.

[Prophet in the wilderness]

One thing to remember, their economies are in serious trouble there in the EU.
Germany is facing 14- 15 % unemployment.
Keep that in mind when Airbus needs more subsidies to trow down the tubes to keep Airbus afloat.
Isn't socialism grand ? NOT !!!!