USA: US Pilots Can Fly Until 65

Bush signs bill raising retirement age, ends debate dating to 1950s WASHINGTON (Chicago Tribune), December 14, 2007: Ending an airline industry controversy that has smoldered for a half-century, President Bush signed a bill Thursday that raises the retirement age for commercial pilots to 65 from 60, a standard observed by the rest of the world. Pilots say the new law reflects the reality that today's 60-year-olds are physically fit enough to continue flying, and their experience shouldn't be taken out of the cockpit. By Julie Johnsson Copyright © 2007, Chicago Tribune