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Aviation coalition calls out 'ill-informed' bill restricting helicopter operations in NYC
The groups claim the bill would harm the industry, and they should instead focus on investing in current vertical aviation ...
FAA investigating after 'green laser' flashed at Black Hawk helicopter
The Federal Aviation Administration reported it is investigating an incident on Thursday involving a laser aimed at a Black ...
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NYC lawmakers approve restrictions on ‘non-essential’ helicopter flights after deadly crash
A bill approved by the City Council on Thursday prohibits flights that don’t meet the strictest federal noise standards.
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NYC Council approves legislation regulating helicopter trips after deadly crash
The New York City Council this week passed legislation regulating certain helicopter flights, two weeks after a tourist ...
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Rotorcraft safety roundtable analyzes mixed aircraft traffic risks, FAA forms ARC
The roundtable analyzed risks of mixed air traffic traffic in the wake of the Potomac midair in January. The FAA also formed ...
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New York City Council passed a bill Thursday that could cut down helicopter use in the city by putting harsher noise ...
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FAA acts to prevent helicopter collisions near Las Vegas airport
It added it is planning further actions around Las Vegas, the eighth busiest U.S. airport by passengers. The FAA in March imposed permanent restrictions on helicopter traffic around Reagan ...
Some helicopter flights banned from operating out of key heliports by New York City Council
The council voted to ban nonessential helicopter flights that fail to meet the strictest federal noise standards from ...