Huge Boeing fan here. Here's a few tidbits to chew on:
SWA: One type of aircraft has been strictly adhered to for operational cost reasons - one A/C to train pilots, mechanics, spare parts, etc.
AF477: the very detailed
Vanity Fair article by William Langewiesche.
Sully/Hudson: It's been
argued that the A320 FBW and controls helped him hold maximum AOA while keeping the plane level to cradle the A/C into the water.
QF32: That's the A380 that had the catastrophic engine failure. I read this
book by the pilot, Richard Crespigny, flying back from Melbourne - great read. I will say the A380 is one of the smoothest experiences I've had - attributed to the seagull wing and three ailerons.
Do I like the idea of Boeing's "pilot first" philosophy, and mirrored controls? Absolutely. Will I get on the A320 I am scheduled to fly on Monday? Without hesitation.