Boeing Vs Airbus

Air India is to buy 50 Boeing planes in what has been billed as the largest deal in Indian aviation history. And Boeing's competitor Airbus is ready with its A380, the world's largest passenger aircraft. I think Boeing is sleeker than Airbus but who's safer? It would be nice comparing the past safety records of these aircraft makers. (found this debate on Boeing Vs Airbus on googling). Months earlier, Indian Airlines had placed orders for 43 mixed Airbus aircraft. A case of Indian Govt satisfying both France & US of A?

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