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
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UPS Pilot Court Challenge
FAA Admits to “Errors,” Agrees to Take New Look at Cargo Pilot Exclusion from Rest Rules
UPS Pilots File Petitioner’s Brief in IPA v. FAA; Challenging CargoExclusion from Rest Rule
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. The following statement is from the IPA’s General Counsel William Trent: “The […]
U.S. Rep. Cravaack Introduces Bipartisan Aviation Reform Legislation
Safe Skies Act of 2012 would enhance aviation safety
LaHood Encourages Cargo Airlines to Opt-in to New Flight & Duty Time Rules
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 […]
UPS Pilots File Statement of Issues in IPA v. FAA
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. “Our preliminary statement of issues […]
UPS Pilots File Court of Appeals Challenge to FAA Final Flight & Duty Time Rule
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWASHINGTON, 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. “The IPA seeks to have cargo […]
UPS pilots reaction to new FAA flight & duty time rules
LOUISVILLE, December 21, 2011 – The following statement is from CaptainRobert Travis, President of the Independent Pilots Association (UPSpilots): “Giving air cargo carriers the choice to opt-in to new pilot rest rules makes as much sense as allowing truckers to ‘opt-out’ of drunk driving laws. To potentially allow fatigued cargo pilots to share the same […]
UPS TO RETROFIT AIR FLEET WITH FULL FACEMASKS FOR PILOTS
Company and Pilots Work Together on Solution; Flight Safety Enhancement Research Continues 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 […]
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
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