...officer in hopes his successful record in the oil industry will help lift the struggling carrier to financial recovery. Glenn Tilton, named chairman, president and chief executive officer of United parent UAL Corp. on Monday, will have to move quickly...

...United continues to make great progress toward implementing its financial recovery program," United CEO and chairman Glenn Tilton said in a statement. United spokesman Joe Hopkins would not discuss details of the agreement, other than to confirm...

...late-afternoon announcement. "The IAM, along with our other unions, has stepped up to the challenge by cooperating in an unprecedented way to set the framework for a stronger, more competitive airline," said United CEO Glenn Tilton.