the newpapers are starting to print articles such as why are the expats being hired when there are indian commercial pilots. they really don't explain there's a BIG difference between the indian pilots available and expats>> years and years of more experience!
its just a political move, very sure backed by the present ruling party. their popularity seems to decreasing as they have "made significant efforts" but not enough.
Aviation development is something the present party is proud of... as there are so many jobs being created because of this.
There is nothing else really that the government is proud of besides the aviation growth story. And they don't want the media to be highlighting the surplus of pilots that is existing.
bottom line is, expats are here to stay!! (unless we hear dgca lets 250hours pilots become captains
