Axing of the whole Adelaide course apparently wasn't the issue..it was a complete overhaul of the course, it's content and the way it's core components could be reworked and that included a fast track of English Language level skill. The requirement is to parallel with CTC Hamilton and a wee bit more, ie less. The plan is to reduce the ATPL freeze to around 100 hrs. Ab initial SO's would then undergo in house CX development courses via extra CBT, Fixed Base and sim. Easy J are doing something similar and cadets get an "Easy Degree" in the bag as well, making the academic incentive a higher priority than the aviation segment. Welcome to the new world.