Silberfuchs
You mention that Cathay have recruited 400 pilots in the last 2.5 years. In this case then, are they being overly optimistic when new joiners are being told that time to command is 3 years on freighter/8-10 years for pax fleet. I realize that it's difficult gazing into the old crystal ball, I just wonder about all of the factors in the mix; retirements, retirement age, expansion, and the new hires.