Airbus delivers the A380, finally

The A380 also has a dozen private compartments with adjustable leather seats, a foldout bed and a 23-inch LCD screen that provides access to movies, TV channels, games and office software.

Over the past several years, bragging rights have swung back and forth between Europe's Airbus and its U.S. rival, Boeing. The two aircraft manufacturers have traded press releases, debut ceremonies and air-show appearances as they variously touted new features and new deals for their marquee planes. In Boeing's case, it's the 787 Dreamliner--which faces a newly announced delay of its own, with first delivery now scheduled for late 2008.