edisontrent: I whole heartedly agree with you that there is corruption everywhere. I know Indian customs are hand in glove. I have also seen some of the stricter policies jet has on Cc in regards to baggage etc.
Good to get clarifications on the pay. I will also re discuss your points on senior and junior and seek a clarification from the messenger.
In regards to the number of aircraft. in the last 10 years
1) 737 for AI express: were they 20? I thought the number was much smaller.
2) 320 for AI: I thought IC had not inducted any new 320 and was leasing a few while the aging ones were repaired
3) 25 777: No that does not seem correct. There were a few leased ones that were returned but purchased 25......?
4) 787 yet to come.
Therefore as per my last count in the last 10 years 777 and 737 (new aircraft put together maybe 20 of them have been inducted but also 747 and the 330 and 310 were pulled off so actual incremental count excluding AIE is actually not there in AI.
I guess i was trying to point out incremental climb in number of aircraft not replacement.