Alan takes the hint and announces 'succession planning' process has begun. They can't both move on at once.
In all seriousness, I'm hearing potentially bad news for B744 (up to 6 airframes to be transferred to the VCV mega hub). This may be like announcements in the past where it is already what we know (9 airframes by 2016) re-dolled up to manipulate the share price.
To counter that, B789 intentions to purchase firmed up for delivery from FY16-17.
They would be mad to not take them at the price they have them locked in. Then again, madness seems to be a prerequisite for the job nowadays.
Prediction # 1 Leigh Clifford announces his retirement amongst group hugs & backslapping for a job well done.
I'll happily give him a hug and slap him on the back if he'll f~€k off and take the rest of them with him.
