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"Latest citation of the German Airbus-Chief Thomas Enders from 23th of July: "2014 oder 2015 werden wir Geld verdienen mit der A380"

...means Airbus will make profit from the A380 in 2014 or 2015."

This is deceptive sales speak. It means the manufacturing process costs vs the selling price will reach a profitable position in 2014 04 15.

However the development costs still need to be amortized and aren't included in the above. Airbus themselves predict that total project profitiability won't be reached until 400 units have been delivered, a total output that may take more than 20 years to achieve. And may never be acheived...