IATA proposes higher age limit of 67 years for pilots operating commercial flights

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Global airlines body IATA wants to increase pilot age limit to 67. This applies to multi-pilot commercial flights. The move addresses pilot shortage amid aviation growth. IATA has requested ICAO to consider this proposal. Currently, some countries have no upper age limits. India has raised concerns about foreign airlines poaching pilots. The ICAO Assembly will discuss these issues soon.