* UN aviation agency ICAO to consider proposal at September General Assembly * Airlines group IATA cites pilot shortage as reason for age increase * US pilot unions oppose raising retirement age due to safety concerns By Dan Catchpole SEATTLE, Aug 27 (Reuters) - A group representing global airlines has asked the U.N.'s aviation agency to raise the international age...

SEATTLE (Reuters) -A group representing global airlines has asked the U.N.'s aviation agency to raise the international age limit for commercial pilots to 67 years from 65, saying worldwide demand for air travel is outstripping the supply of aviators. The U.N.'s International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) will consider the proposal, which has been opposed by major U.S. pilot unions, at...

(Reuters) -Australia's South32 ( SHTLF ) reported a 75% surge in full-year profit on Thursday, helped by strong performance at its alumina division and higher commodity prices, but still missed expectations. Shares of the company declined as much as 2.1% to A$2.85 as of 0010 GMT, while the broader benchmark index was largely unchanged. The diversified miner's alumina operations benefitted...

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa canceled a planned visit to the United States as there are some points that need to be addressed at a working level before ministerial talks, Kyodo news agency reported on Thursday. Akazawa initially planned to visit the U.S. on Thursday to craft a written confirmation of the financial details of the $550...