NTSB Issues Recommendations to Better Detect and Suppress Air Cargo Fires
The following quote is from Captain Robert Travis, President, Independent Pilots Association (UPS pilots) in reaction to the NTSB's statement on fire suppression
Release Date: 11/28/2012 11:45:26 AM
The following quote is from Captain Robert Travis, President, Independent Pilots Association (UPS pilots) in reaction to the NTSB's statement on fire suppression (see statement below).
"No pilot group is more aware of the tragedy that can result from in-flight smoke and fire than the IPA. We thank Chairman Hersman for her leadership in identifying the causes of these hazards, and the Board's recommendations on preventing, detecting and suppressing fires on cargo aircraft." click for more...
UPS Pilot Court Challenge
FAA Admits to "Errors," Agrees to Take New Look at Cargo Pilot Exclusion from Rest Rules
Release Date: 5/18/2012
WASHINGTON, May 18, 2012 – Last night in a surprise move, the FAA admitted that it "discovered errors" during the course of preparing its court papers. The FAA now says it is ready to provide the relief requested by the Independent Pilots Association (UPS pilots union), and will take another look at whether cargo pilots should be excluded from new rest rules published in December.
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UPS Pilots File Petitioner's Brief in IPA v. FAA; Challenging Cargo
Exclusion from Rest Rule
Release Date: 4/25/2012
WASHINGTON, April 25, 2012 – The Independent Pilots Association (UPS pilots) last night filed its petitioner's brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit challenging the FAA's exclusion of Cargo operations from new rules governing pilot duty and rest requirements. click for more...
U.S. Rep. Cravaack Introduces Bipartisan Aviation Reform Legislation
Safe Skies Act of 21012 would enhance aviation safety
Release Date: 4/17/2012 9:01:19 AM
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Chip Cravaack (R-MN)
and Tim Bishop (D-NY) introduced H.R. 4350, the Safe Skies Act of
2012. Importantly, the bill would ensure that pilot rest requirements
apply to all cargo air operations.
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LaHood Encourages Cargo Airlines to Opt-in to New Flight & Duty Time Rules
Release Date: 2/1/2012
WASHINGTON, February 1, 2012 – Yesterday, while speaking at the Aero Club of Washington, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood was asked about a statement he made in December when issuing the FAA's new rule on pilot flight and duty time. This new rule carved-out cargo carriers from mandatory implementation, but allows them to opt-in to the rule voluntarily. click for more...
UPS Pilots File Statement of Issues in IPA v. FAA
Release Date: 1/23/2012 11:00:00 AM
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 2012 – Today the Independent Pilots Association (UPS pilots) filed its preliminary statement of issues as ordered by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in its challenge to the FAA's exclusion of cargo operations from its final rule on pilot flight and duty time.
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UPS Pilots File Court of Appeals Challenge to FAA Final Flight & Duty Time Rule
Release Date: 12/22/2011 1:02:08 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WASHINGTON, DC, December 22, 2011 – Today the Independent Pilots Association (UPS pilots) filed a Petition for Review in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in order to challenge FAA's exclusion of cargo operations from the final flight and duty time rule issued yesterday. click for more...
UPS pilots reaction to new FAA flight & duty time rules
Release Date: 12/21/2011 10:19:51 AM
LOUISVILLE, December 21, 2011 – The following statement is from Captain
Robert Travis, President of the Independent Pilots Association (UPS
pilots):
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UPS TO RETROFIT AIR FLEET WITH FULL FACEMASKS FOR PILOTS
Company and Pilots Work Together on Solution; Flight Safety Enhancement Research Continues
Release Date: 6/30/2011
LOUISVILLE, June 30, 2011 – UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced it would retrofit the cockpits of its air fleet with quick-donning, full-face oxygen masks with integrated smoke goggles. Installation of the enhanced pilot safety equipment comes at the recommendation of the Joint UPS-Independent Pilots Association (IPA) Safety Task Force. click for more...
UPS TO BECOME FIRST GLOBAL CARRIER TO ADD EVAS SAFETY GEAR
Company Adopts Joint Task Force Recommendation; Pilots and UPS Continue Research into Tiered Solutions
Release Date: 4/7/2011
LOUISVILLE, April 7, 2011 – UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced it would equip its air fleet with the Emergency Vision Assurance System; (EVAS), becoming the first international air carrier to take such a step. Installation of the enhanced safety equipment comes at the recommendation of the Joint UPS-Independent Pilots Association (IPA) Safety Task Force. click for more...
UPS/PILOTS SIGN AGREEMENTS ON SAFETY AND SECURITY
Release Date: 11/4/2010
LOUISVILLE, November 4, 2010 – UPS (NYSE: UPS) and the Independent Pilots Association, the collective bargaining unit for its 2,800 pilots, today signed a memorandum of understanding that establishes joint UPS/IPA Safety and Security Task Forces. Both will be made up of six members, three named by each party. click for more...
UPS PILOTS UNION (INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION) VOLUNTEER TO FLY HAITIAN RELIEF WITHOUT PAY
Release Date: 1/14/2010
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 14, 2010 – Given the unprecedented tragedy in the wake of the Haitian earthquake the Independent Pilots Association – UPS pilots union – is supporting the relief effort by establishing an electronic volunteer database for its members. This is not the first time our members have stepped-up and volunteered their services to move aid to a disaster area, said Capt. Robert Thrush, President of the IPA; back in 2005 more than 500 IPA crewmembers volunteered to staff flights into Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana to help alleviate the suffering from hurricane Katrina. click for more...