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House passes bill to reauthorize FAA
The House of Representatives has passed a bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration.
It renews funding for the next five years.
The bipartisan bill passed by 351 to 69.and aims to boost the workforce and invest in airport infrastructure.
Low air traffic controller numbers have led to disruptions this year, with airlines having to reduce summer flights in the New York area due to shortages.
The bill specifically directs the FAA to boost hiring of air traffic controllers, and facilitate development programs to improve recruitment and retention.
The bill raises the retirement age for commercial airline pilots from 65 to 67.
It also reauthorizes the National Transportation Safety Board.
The White House ‘applauds the bipartisan work’ in passing the bill.
“This bipartisan legislation improves the safety of our system, our airport infrastructure, and the quality of service,” said committee chair, Sam Graves.
“Not only that, this bill will make the FAA more efficient and address growing workforce shortages.”
The Senate has not yet passed its own FAA reauthorization bill.
Pilot unions oppose the amendment to raise the retirement age for pilots to 67.
ALPA is committed to keeping flying safe. This is a solution in search of a problem,” the Air Line Pilots Association said.
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