1.   American remains locked in negotiations with its pilot union.

2.   At issue would be which of the three pilot unions that now represent American Eagle pilots would become the bargaining agent for all American Eagle pilots.

3.   Atlantic Southeast Airlines and its pilot union have resumed federally mediated contract talks in an effort to avert a strike.

4.   A potentially powerful alliance between Delta and United Airlines is stuck on the runway, its takeoff delayed by snags between Delta and its pilot union.

5.   A Texas congressman has introduced legislation that would deputize commercial pilots and allow them to carry firearms, something pilot unions have been clamoring for.

6.   Checking with Delta and its pilot union for comment.

7.   Christian Paris, the spokesman for the SNPL, the largest pilot union at Air France, said the turn around at Air France was thanks to Blanc.

8.   Christian Paris, the spokesman for the SNPL, the largest pilot union at Air France, said the turnaround at Air France was thanks to Blanc.

9.   For years pilot unions and the airlines have asked the Transportation Department to expand the Federal Air Marshal program.

10.   It is subject to approval by the pilot unions of both airlines.