The magic 40 pilots returned from FZ.
The breakdown of the numbers compared to a year ago:
Total pilots ~3855 vs ~4185 = net gain 330
The most junior pilot has gained 195 positions on the list, however an additional 40 UAE nationals has returned from FZ entering the list before that pilot.
That equals to 235 people resigned/retired last year. Based on DOB there were 10 people that had to retire due age, the rest by choice.
235 out of 3885 meaning some 6% left EK last year.