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ICAO keeps pilot retirement age at 65, citing safety over age-based changes.
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has rejected a proposal to raise the mandatory commercial pilot retirement age from 65 to 67, maintaining the current global standard.
The decision follows review of safety data and pilot fitness assessments, with ICAO emphasizing that pilot performance, not age, remains the key safety factor.
While the International Air Transport Association (IATA) supported the change, citing no safety issues after previous age increases and practices in countries like Australia and Canada, aviation unions including ALPA opposed it, calling the move unnecessary and a distraction from critical infrastructure needs.
The U.S. remains aligned with ICAO’s standards, which prioritize safety over workforce convenience.
La OACI mantiene la edad de jubilación de los pilotos en 65 años, citando la seguridad por encima de los cambios basados en la edad.