CAPA Letter to Congress – Support for Extending Part 117

The following letter was sent to the leaders of Congress by CAPA President Harvey Meeks.

UPS pilots back bill in Congress that would improve pilot safety

The bill in Congress targets cargo pilot fatigue by proposing changes to how many hours cargo pilots can fly.

UPS pilots union supports ‘Fatigued Pilot Protection Act’

In an interview with Spectrum News Thursday, Travis said there is a two-tiered level of safety, based on whether pilots fly passengers or packages.

Lawmakers have introduced a bill to ensure commercial pilots follow the same rules for flight time and rest.

UPS pilots and company resume contract talks, enlist federal mediator

A month after the fiery crash of a UPS cargo jet in Kentucky, negotiators for UPS pilots and the company have restarted negotiations on a new contract with help for the first time from federal mediators.

IPA President Bob Travis on CBS Evening News

In the wake of the crash of UPS Flight 2976, IPA President Bob Travis talked to CBS News about the crew aboard the flight who he said were highly trained and did everything they could to prevent this tragic outcome.