Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"I don’t know where he would know that from, because the audit of the A380 is still under way, and as long as that’s ongoing, we have no result."

Source: EADS spokesman Michael Hauger, commenting on remarks made by BAE Systems chief Mike Turner that he would "not be surprised" if Airbus were forced to once again delay deliveries of the mammoth A380 airliner... adding "all the ingredients are there" for further problems. Turner's comments echoed similar statements made last week by ILFC president Steven Udvar-Hazy, who told an audience in Seattle the A380 may face another delay in reaching customers due to ongoing wiring issues.

FMI: www.airbus.com