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IPA President Capt. Bob Travis on the outpouring of support after UPS cargo plane crash

Independent Pilots Association President Capt. Bob Travis discusses his experience flying and instructing on the McDonnell Douglas MD-11

IPA President Capt. Bob Travis on flying and instructing the MD-11

Independent Pilots Association President Capt. Bob Travis discusses his experience flying and instructing on the McDonnell Douglas MD-11

Teamsters-UPS Reach Tentative Contract Agreement

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) and UPS announced a tentative agreement (TA) on July 25, 2023 averting a potential national strike. The IPA Executive Board was pleased to learn of the TA. "This has been a long, hard-fought…

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The Independent Pilots Association represents, supports, and advocates for the pilots of UPS Airlines. United by a shared commitment to safety, professionalism, and mutual support, we work together to protect our members, strengthen our profession, and help shape the future of cargo aviation.

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