In general, the propensity to mow down trees during demo flights, loss of vertical stab, total or multiple partial loss of rudder surface in flight, and recent loss of and near loss of aircraft due to possible pitot static problems come to mind. There is that French thing too.

I'm sure they build a fine product and Boeing does too. Just the observations of a non 'Bus driver.


They are both products of a global economy, it is just that I prefer the benefits of such an arrangement accrue primarily to my country, chauvanist that I am, not to say that other countries are not just as wonderful and full of well-meaning people.

Still betting the 380 will cut them down in the long term.