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In a closely contested decision, the United States Senate Commerce Committee has rejected a proposal to increase the mandatory airline pilot retirement age from 65 to 67. The contentious issue emerged during the committee’s deliberation on a $107 billion proposed reauthorization bill for the aviation agency. The bill is now slated to proceed to the full Senate for approval before being reconciled with the House’s bill, which received approval six months ago.
The House had initially endorsed raising the retirement age as a strategic response to the ongoing labor shortage faced by airlines, intending to make more experienced pilots available for service. However, the move encountered significant opposition, including from FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker. In a letter addressed to Congress, Whitaker urged caution and advocated for further study before implementing such a change. Despite the House’s approval, the Senate Commerce Committee voted 14-13 against the measure, reflecting the polarized opinions surrounding the issue.
In addition to the debate on pilot retirement age, the committee took several key positions on crucial aviation matters. It approved an extension of the retained duration of cockpit voice recorder data to 25 hours, a move aimed at enhancing safety measures. The committee also endorsed an increase in personnel dedicated to certification and enforcement, signaling a commitment to strengthening regulatory oversight.
Furthermore, the Senate Commerce Committee greenlit measures to address various challenges in the aviation sector. These included initiatives to bolster air traffic controller hiring and the installation of runway surveillance equipment at airports. The committee’s proactive stance on these issues underscores its commitment to improving aviation safety and operational efficiency.
Source: Senate Commerce Committee
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US Flight School Skyview Aviation Invests Into Fleet Expansion to Meet Growing Pilot Training Demand
Skyview Aviation, a California, United States based flight training organisation with multiple bases, has been growing on a number of fronts as it aims to cater to a growing demand from aspiring pilots. In March 2022 Skyview Aviation was acquired by current owner Jay Vyas who has since then invested into:
- Acquired a number of aircraft to train its growing number of international students – added to its fleet four new Cessna 172s, one C152 and one new Piper Seneca.
- Expanded offices and facilities to accommodate growing number of flight instructors and staff
- In 2023 the flight school enrolled close to 60 new international students including ones from India, South Korea, Japan, Philippines, Egypt, Korea, Taiwan and Qatar.
Currently, Skyview Aviation has over 60 full time students with 14 Flight Instructors. It operates 16 aircraft including Cessna 172, Cessna 152, and Piper Seneca. Skyview Aviation is also in discussions with international airlines for abinitio pilot cadet programs.
Source: Skyview Aviation
Photo Credit: Skyview Aviation