31.   The company and the union representing its pilots were expected to begin negotiations with federal mediators this week.

32.   The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, which represents Horizon pilots, did not immediately return phone calls from The Associated Press.

33.   The union representing American pilots has filed a lawsuit to put about half of TWA pilots at the bottom of its seniority ladder.

34.   The union that represents Comair pilots said Sunday it is making preparations for a possible strike after federal mediators released the carrier and its pilots from negotiations.

35.   Trade unions representing pilots of the airline company, Alitalia, agreed Saturday to postpone their strike action planned for Wednesday, union sources said.