IPA Press Releases

UPS Pilots Support the Boxer – Cantwell "Safe Skies Act"


Release Date: 11/13/2013 10:20:48 AM

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). click for more...

UPS/IPA Joint Statement on Flight 1354

A UPS cargo plane was involved in an accident in Birmingham, Alabama.
Release Date: 8/14/2013 6:24:11 PM

A UPS cargo plane was involved in an accident in Birmingham, Alabama. click for more...

Aircraft Incident, August 14th, 2013

UPS Flight 1354 from Louisville, KY to Birmingham, AL
Release Date: 8/14/2013 12:11:33 PM

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. click for more...

Independent Pilots Association Joins International Transport Workers' Federation: UPS Pilots Expand Global Labor Ties


Release Date: 7/18/2013

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. click for more...