Originally Posted by FoxHunter

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FocusFAA, the FAA’s internal newsletter, says the online publication
of the report of a committee looking at the contentious mandatory
retirement of airline pilots at age 60 means FAA Administrator Marion
Blakey is close to making a decision. And if we're reading between
the lines correctly, it would appear Blakey is prepared to fall in
line with other members of the International Civil Aviation
Organization (ICAO) and allow pilots to keep flying until age 65 as
long as there's another pilot younger than 60 in the cockpit with
them. However, the newsletter says Blakey might need some legislative
help to shield the government from a rash of lawsuits that could
result from the move. The committee, which considered 18,000 comments
from 5,500 people, recommended that the rule not be applied
retroactively, meaning those who reach 60 before it goes into effect
will not be allowed to get their jobs back. The newsletter says that
if Blakey lacks the clout, "federal legislation might be required to
protect companies and unions from lawsuits that might arise if pilots
older than 60 claim age discrimination or other employment issues."
There was no speculation when Blakey might make her move.

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