<p>Republican Senator Lindsey Graham on Monday said he is proposing legislation that would raise the mandatory commercial pilot retirement age to 67 from 65.</p>.<p>Graham's proposal would require pilots over the age of 65 to maintain a first-class medical certification, which must be renewed every six months.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/biden-feeling-much-much-better-after-covid-diagnosis-1129637.html" target="_blank">Biden feeling 'much, much better' after Covid diagnosis</a></strong></p>.<p>The proposal comes as many regional airlines have said they face significant pilot shortages.</p>
<p>Republican Senator Lindsey Graham on Monday said he is proposing legislation that would raise the mandatory commercial pilot retirement age to 67 from 65.</p>.<p>Graham's proposal would require pilots over the age of 65 to maintain a first-class medical certification, which must be renewed every six months.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/biden-feeling-much-much-better-after-covid-diagnosis-1129637.html" target="_blank">Biden feeling 'much, much better' after Covid diagnosis</a></strong></p>.<p>The proposal comes as many regional airlines have said they face significant pilot shortages.</p>