U.S. senator proposes raising mandatory commercial pilot retirement age to 67

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Graham’s proposal would require pilots over the age of 65 to maintain a first-class medical certification, which must be renewed every six months.

The proposal comes as many regional airlines have said they face significant pilot shortages.