Captain was reported to be 50 in the articles I have read.
Purpleone:
It is possible for an FO to be 26, in my company we have many that are just 22. Good on them!
I am afraid that that sort of question does indicate that you are not familiar in aviation and I hope you are the first reporter tomorrow to make the headlines!
Middlepath: Why would the rule be any different to other Nationalities?