the ideal outcome is to keep the locals AND operate profitably (for the (new) shareholders), or at least break even (as IB57 mentioned here and previous posts, for national pride, boosting the economy etc).
by keeping the locals at work, the government is relieved of having to sustain them. on the same token, every employee, local or expat, must have some sort of 'output' monitor.
on a sour note, the old hardware we still fly desperately need replacing. at least 40% of my flights are delayed due technical with passengers waiting on board for sometimes up to 90 minutes, missing transfers, loved ones waiting at the other end etc. this DAMAGES gfs reputation and we are losing customers by the day.
the much touted 'airline of choice' is becoming the 'wrong choice' considering the competition surrounding us with their new machines, far more expansive networks, destinations, right (and useful) alliances, and on time departures that at worst, would still better than our best.