"FAA Urges Congress: Do Not Raise Airline Pilot Retirement Age"

The head of the FAA has cautioned US Congress against raising the mandatory retirement age of airline pilots from 65 to 67, emphasizing the need for additional research and safety analysis. The Senate Commerce Committee is considering an aviation bill, but the FAA and Transportation Secretary have expressed concerns about the lack of data to support the increase and its potential impact on aviation safety and US air carriers. The Air Line Pilots Association opposes the age hike, while the Regional Airline Association supports it for retaining experienced captains.