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WASHINGTON, November 13, 2013 – The Independent Pilots Association (UPS pilots) fully supports the “Safe Skies Act” introduced today by U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and cosponsored by U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA). “Senator Boxer has shown continuing leadership by once again introducing legislation to ensure that the FAA’s flight duty and rest requirements equally […]
UPS Flight 1354 from Louisville, KY to Birmingham, AL At 6:11 a.m. EST, UPS Flight 1354 from Louisville, KY to Birmingham, AL, an A300 with two crewmembers, was involved in an accident on approach into the Birmingham airport. At this time, we have not confirmed the status of our pilots. “This incident is very unfortunate, […]
A UPS cargo plane was involved in an accident in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Independent Pilots Association (“IPA”) the US-based labor union representing 2600 UPS airline pilots has gained membership in the International Transport Workers’ Federation (“ITF,”) a global alliance of unions representing transportation workers. “This is an important development in IPA’s history,” said Captain Robert Travis, President of the Independent Pilots Association. “ITF membership gives us instant […]
The following quote is from Captain Robert Travis, President, Independent Pilots Association (UPS pilots) in reaction to the NTSB’s statement on fire suppression
FAA Admits to “Errors,” Agrees to Take New Look at Cargo Pilot Exclusion from Rest Rules
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 […]
Safe Skies Act of 2012 would enhance aviation safety
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 […]
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 […]
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