Airliners.net Civil Aviation: Was 747 Delayed Too?

Airliners.net Civil Aviation: Was 747 Delayed Too?: "Boeing signed the first 747 contract in 4/1966 with Pan Am.
Its first flight was 2/1969.
It entered into service in 1/1970.
So, it took them 3 years 9 months from first order, and 11 months from first flight.

Airbus signed the first 380 contract in 7/2000 with Emirates.
Its first flight was 4/2005.
It will enter into service no earlier than 10/2006.
So, it will take them at least 6 years 3 months from first order, and 18 months from first flight.

If Airbus fans are trying to find some consolations in 747's early day woes, I think you guys will need to look somewhere else. "