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05-28-2008 01:44 PM |
IPA on UPS-DHL deal
Snippets from today's IPNN:
“This represents a tremendous opportunity for UPS and the pilot group for growth and profitability,” said IPA President Bob Miller speaking on behalf of the Association’s Executive Board. "First, management confirmed their intent to accomplish the expected additional flying by hiring IPA crewmembers and acquiring additional lift,” said Miller.
“Second, because of the magnitude of the volume increase, a transition plan of approximately two years will be necessary. This will entail the reactivation of retired brown tail DC-8s, subject to FAA approval, along with a combination of wet leasing, dry leasing, and new aircraft acquisitions. At the end of this transition period, all of the flying would permanently become ours. We will see and review the transition plan to ensure that it complies with existing scope clause parameters,” explained Miller.
“Third, the proposed agreement is limited to our moving DHL domestic volume (including Mexico and Canada) in the UPS system. DHL still intends to operate internationally, and will feed their volume directly into designated UPS sort facilities such as SDF and ONT. Details of this proposed arrangement will require further discussion. The Company’s intent, however, is to grow the UPS domestic network while keeping on track with the UPS international expansion,” said Miller.
“Our overall evaluation is that this represents an excellent opportunity for every IPA member,” added Miller.
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