House passes FAA reauthorization bill that raises retirement age of pilots from 65 to 67
Article Excerpt: "Legislation also directs FAA to ‘increase air traffic controller hiring targets’...The legislation, titled Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, passed Thursday by a 351-69 vote, according to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The Regional Airline Association group told Reuters that it supports raising the retirement age of pilots because it "allows retention of more experienced captains, who can in turn fly alongside and mentor new first officers, helping to stabilize attrition." ..."
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