I suspect the focus is on ERJ recruitment and courses at the mo. That said, they are very likely to need more TP pilots at some stage so..... At least in aviation "the foreseeable future" is a very movable feast either way.
I too have heard rumours from the inside that the 8's are going in the next year or two, but as this is reputed to be the most profitable part of the operation at present, why? The economics on (if I remember correctly) sub 500NM routes favour the TP, so (personal view and hope only) I'll believe it when it happens.
In the meantime, to all the other guys and girls in the pool, hang in there and lets hope we hear something positive soon.
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