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UPS to furlough pilots, sees gradual recovery


    NEW YORK (Reuters) - United Parcel Service on Monday announced plans to furlough at least 300 pilots as the pace of the U.S. economic recovery necessitates further cost-cutting.

    The furloughs would be implemented in phases, with the first 170 in May.

    "Even though the economy has begun to turn around, UPS (UPS.NY)anticipates a very gradual recovery and a continued need for belt-tightening," said UPS Airlines President Bob Lekites.

    (Reporting by Helen Chernikoff; editing by Leslie Gevirtz)