Organization Issues Call to Action Over Possible Helicopter Restrictions in NYC
Vertical Aviation International is calling on its members to help prevent Introduction 0026-A from passing an upcoming vote. If their mission fails, only electric and essential helicopters will be allowed to operate using NYC heliports. Passing the “ill-informed” and “shortsighted” legislation could put caution tape around New York City as a whole.
Patrick Trevor White Sentenced to One Month in Jail, 12 Months on Probation
A pilot from Waco, Texas, will be spending the next month in the slammer and a year more on probation after threatening a potential employer. With a failed alcohol screening and several murder-related voicemails left in his future boss’s inbox, it’s safe to say he did not get the job.
DCA Accident Spurs Moves To Prevent Similar Traffic Conflicts
The FAA published a media update concerning actions it is taking in response to the January midair collision between a helicopter and commercial airliner at Reagan Washington National Airport in D.C., outlining some initial solutions coming out of ongoing internal rotorcraft safety roundtable discussions. Some immediate actions were implemented to permanently restrict non-essential helicopter traffic and to eliminate mixed traffic in the vicinity of the airport.
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