No updates on the scheme I'm afraid. No more jump seat rides for the boys and girls either. Can't have them spreading dissent can we. It seems that Mangalore is locked down tighter than a drum. Bit like the war in Laos. "Blank out the media and guess what?....We can't lose!"
However an interesting sideshow is the latest REX seniority list. The 3 junior instructors at MNG were, as part of the deal, given a place on the REX seniority list. Since they started in November last year they have moved up nearly 50 places! The most junior Command candidate awarded this week is only 17 places more senior. So based on that, these 3 guys should be eligible for command in approx 2-3 months! And they haven't even flown the SAAB!!
But before we get all excited, I have been told that they have to serve 5 years in Shangrila before they can be inducted into the airline. Great deal guys!