The FAA is not sure if raising the commercial pilot age limit will affect safety, FAA Air Surgeon Dr. Jon L. Jordan says.

Posted by Staff on July 20, 2005 |

At a Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing, Federal Air Surgeon Jon L. Jordan, MD, states there is not enough evidence to suggest either increased or decreased safety if commercial airline pilots are allowed to fly after 60 years of age. The FAA must be certain that any changes in safety regulations will maintain or increase safety levels before altering current guidelines. (:30)

 
icon for podpress  Standard Podcast: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

July 20, 2005
« Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA), Chairman of the House Committee on Armed Services, speaks about the Air Force’s Future Total Force Plan at the committee hearing on July 20th.
Lt. Gen. Stephen Wood, Deputy Chief of Staff for the US Air Force, speaks at the House Armed Services Committee hearing about the structure and purpose of the Future Total Force plan. »
Both comments and pings are currently closed.

Comments are closed.

Categories

Related


Latest Audio

  • Labor Secretary Recalls Helping Undocumented Students Go To College
     
    icon for podpress Play Now
  • GOP Leaders Look To Suade Moderate Democrats On Health Care Vote
     
    icon for podpress Play Now
  • Democrats’ Health Bill One Great Big Ponzi Scheme, Says Thune
     
    icon for podpress Play Now
  • Senate Democrats Employ ‘Gimmickry’ To Keep Health Bill Below $900 Billion
     
    icon for podpress Play Now

Happening Now - TRNS on Twitter