The word a month or two ago was that recruiting would re-open in March 07. I can't vouch for the accuracy of that, but it would seem to make sense. Part of the reason for the current hiatus seems to be to allow space in the training programme for the conversion and command upgrade of B744 pilots to the A340. The revised delivery schedule of the A346 has now only 2 being delivered in 2007 (to give a total of 19 A346s plus 5 A343s), which should ease the load on the training department somewhat. Though, with NBO and ORD starting by June, with probably a second HKG to come, they may find themselves short of aircraft again...!
Scroggs