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IPA (UPS Pilots) v. FAA Oral Argument Next Monday; Challenging Cargo Exclusion from Rest Rule


Release Date: 3/4/2016 9:47:04 AM

LOUISVILLE, March 4, 2016 – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has scheduled oral argument for Monday, March 7, 2016 in the Independent Pilots Association's lawsuit challenging the FAA's decision to exclude all-cargo operators from the new Flightcrew Member Duty and Rest Requirements.

The session opens at 9:30 a.m. IPA v. FAA is listed as the third of three cases to be heard between 9:30 a.m. and Noon. The Court has named the following three judges to decide the case: Judge Raymond Randolph, Judge David Sentelle, and Judge David Tatel. The Court has established a time limit of twenty minutes for the argument.
 
To view the Final IPA Opening Brief and other materials related to the case go to:  www.ipapilot.org/ipavfaa.asp
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