The Fair Treatment for Experienced Pilots Act (H. R. 4343), which became law (Public Law No: 110-135) on December 13, 2007, extended the federal age standard for pilots of large commercial aircraft from 60 to 65 years of age.  A provision of the act requires the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report, no later than 24 months after its enactment, the effect, if any, of the change on aviation safety.

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