APA President Captain Nick Silva and Jamie Baker &ndash; Senior Analyst, U.S. Airlines and Aircraft Leasing for J.P. Morgan in New York City &ndash; continue their discussion of American Airlines' financial performance, the structure of the airline, the potential for industry consolidation, activist investor interest, and other timely topics.

&ldquo;Positive Rate&rdquo; is designed to help keep the pilots who fly for American Airlines up to date on the issues affecting their professional careers. Produced by the Allied Pilots Association, &ldquo;Positive Rate&rdquo; features the union's leaders and subject-matter experts who work on the members' behalf.