Few others confused the technical capabilities of the A380 with the impact of market dynamics and the numbers-sensitive airline business on the largest but costliest civilian airliner in the history of civil aviation. Others viewed the A380 as the answer to airspace and airport congestion, although many airport owners and operators remain quite reluctant to develop infrastructure to accommodate the A380. One reader asked who paid me to write this article (Thanks for the good idea). Two readers disagreed that Airbus is subsidized. Try saying this in public policy forums and circles! Nevertheless, I understand and respect all the opposed views.