International Consensus
- ICAO working papers (Canada WP106, IATA WP349) show broad support for raising the pilot retirement age.
- Seven of ten ICAO “Class 1” Council states — representing nearly half of global passenger traffic — are already on record in favor. The U.S. could become the eighth.
- This alignment is expected to grow into a solid international bloc during the Assembly.
U.S. Position
- EPAS is confident that U.S. leaders recognize the global consensus.
- Denying vetted professionals the right to work is a non-sequitur in modern markets.
- Congress, the Executive Branch, and the American public all understand the need for alignment.
ALPA Opposition
- ALPA will be in Montreal, but their stance remains unchanged.
- Their arguments are flawed, their approach inept, and their refusal to engage facts underscores a lack of moral courage.
- ALPA continues to waste pilot dues on political posturing while betraying principles of fair representation and safety.
EPAS Role
- EPAS will have its message and perspective present in Montreal.
- We are pressing the Senate to join the House in acting formally, reinforcing U.S. leadership at ICAO.
Live Stream the ICAO General Assembly: https://icaovu.sliq.net/en/View/UpcomingEvents/20250916/25
- Members and allies are encouraged to watch and help collate information.
Bottom Line
- The ICAO Assembly is the most important aviation policy moment of the next three years.
- Safety, fairness, and market efficiency all point to raising the age.
- EPAS will ensure that truth, data, and principle are heard in Montreal, while ALPA’s contradictions collapse under scrutiny.
EPAS Leadership Team
www.EPASpilot.org