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
Release Date: 11/28/2012 11:45:26 AM
The following quote is from Captain Robert Travis, President, Independent Pilots Association (UPS pilots) in reaction to the NTSB's statement on fire suppression (see statement below).
"No pilot group is more aware of the tragedy that can result from in-flight smoke and fire than the IPA. We thank Chairman Hersman for her leadership in identifying the causes of these hazards, and the Board's recommendations on preventing, detecting and suppressing fires on cargo aircraft." click for more...
UPS Pilot Court Challenge
FAA Admits to "Errors," Agrees to Take New Look at Cargo Pilot Exclusion from Rest Rules
Release Date: 5/18/2012
WASHINGTON, May 18, 2012 – Last night in a surprise move, the FAA admitted that it "discovered errors" during the course of preparing its court papers. The FAA now says it is ready to provide the relief requested by the Independent Pilots Association (UPS pilots union), and will take another look at whether cargo pilots should be excluded from new rest rules published in December.
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UPS Pilots File Petitioner's Brief in IPA v. FAA; Challenging Cargo
Exclusion from Rest Rule
Release Date: 4/25/2012
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. click for more...
U.S. Rep. Cravaack Introduces Bipartisan Aviation Reform Legislation
Safe Skies Act of 21012 would enhance aviation safety
Release Date: 4/17/2012 9:01:19 AM
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Chip Cravaack (R-MN)
and Tim Bishop (D-NY) introduced H.R. 4350, the Safe Skies Act of
2012. Importantly, the bill would ensure that pilot rest requirements
apply to all cargo air operations.
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LaHood Encourages Cargo Airlines to Opt-in to New Flight & Duty Time Rules
Release Date: 2/1/2012
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 the rule voluntarily. click for more...
UPS Pilots File Statement of Issues in IPA v. FAA
Release Date: 1/23/2012 11:00:00 AM
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.
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