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Aviation Safety: Information on the Safety Effects of Modifying the Age Standard for Commercial Pilots

GAO-10-107R Published: Oct 30, 2009. Publicly Released: Oct 30, 2009.
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The Fair Treatment for Experienced Pilots Act (the act) extended the federal age standard for pilots of large commercial aircraft from 60 to 65 years of age. The act also requires us to report--no later than 24 months after its enactment--on the effect, if any, of this change on aviation safety. This report responds to that requirement.

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