Wasn't the £1200 a month simply a return of the bond monies during training? If this is to be substituted by a "salary" then before people applaud too loudly they should consider that the former is not taxed, but the later would be. In such a case it may be "cost neutral" to the company, but wouldn't necessarily be so to the successful candidate.
There are other CTC partners that already pay for the type ratings as part of the placement. They also pay allowances, flight and duty pay etc. during the placement period. In addition some are also offering full time contracts on completion of the placement period.
Any additional placements have to be a good thing, but the exact terms should be read and understood when they are available, rather than speculating on too many "mights and maybe's" of something that isn't as yet published.