"FAA Opposes Increase in Pilot Retirement Age Amid Union Lawsuit"

The FAA has cautioned Congress against raising the mandatory retirement age of airline pilots from 65 to 67, emphasizing the need for additional research and safety analysis. This comes ahead of a potential hearing related to an aviation bill in the Senate Commerce Committee. While the House of Representatives previously passed a bill including the provision to raise the retirement age, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) have opposed the move, citing potential consequences for U.S. air carriers and international standards.