The big hold up at the moment is the lack of a delivery date for the 747 - 8.
Having said that, difference courses have been running for a few weeks now so some news may be imminent.
The last lot of new entrants are currently undergoing training. There are some more being placed in the hold pool in the eventuality that one or more of the -400's stay.
Still a number of type rated guys and gals amongst the new entrants. Quite a number of retirements over the next two to three years plus a handful leaving for pastures new which is why the recruitment has been ongoing.
Things will become a lot clearer when delivery dates for the -8's are firmed up.
And that is as much as anyone knows or is admitting to.
