News Summary: AMR takes 2nd shot at pilot contract

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IF AT FIRST: American Airlines is trying again to throw out its contract with union pilots. A judge denied the company’s request this week, saying the airline didn’t prove it needed unlimited power to cut jobs and outsource flying.

SECOND CHANCE: AMR Corp.’s American agreed to limit pilot furloughs to about 1,750 and limit its ability to outsource flying to other airlines.

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