Pilots demand better fire safety rules for all-cargo planes
Two large pilots unions want Congress and the federal government to raise fire safety standards for all-cargo planes to the same level as passenger plane operations, according to a report in today’s Washington Post.
The demand was made by representatives from the Independent Pilots Association and the Air Line Pilots Association at the conclusion of a two-day National Transportation Safety Board meeting this week about the fire that destroyed a UPS freighter in Philadelphia on Feb. 7.
The Post said Rep. Curt Weldon, R-Pa., proposed legislation to improve training and equipment for airports with large cargo plane activity.
The Post news report also noted that NTSB Board Member Deborah A.P. Hersman said the board is considering recommendations geared to enhanced air cargo safety.
Pilots demand better fire safety rules for all-cargo planes
