Originally Posted by BOH
Interestingly it is widely believed AC does not have any penalty clauses for the A346's they ordered but will not now take delivery of. Interestingly they were still showing on the Airbus backlog last month

This might have something to do with AC's bankruptcy, which allowed it to repudiate contracts.
Can't imagine why Airbusd still shows the orders as booked - maybe they are hoping Boeing can't deliver the 773ER - dream on.