This is what he told me:

4-5 A/C next year. Starting as early as JAN.
Small recall possible by FEB or MAR.
The recall is small due to the fact that they want to use some of the new A/C as SPARES. (??? i always thought an a/c on the ground looses money)
If FAA passes the new rest reg.(?) they have to increase workforce by 15%. Means all furloughs plus new people.

NOT OFFICIAL, it is what they are being told.

(personally, I always keep my hopes up, specially now, it is a matter of time, and I don't think that time it is much further.)

Not the best, but certainly not the worst.

Cheers.