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Blue Hawaiian seeks FAA approval to fly at lower elevation; communities push back

It shocked me to find out the proposal is not only covering lower minimum altitudes over Maui, Molokaʻi, Hawaiʻi but it’s ...
The New York Times

Helicopter Tours Are a Tempting Way to See the Sights. How Safe Are They?

The F.A.A. allows many of these popular flights to operate under less stringent rules than other commercial aviation, opening the door to dangers like pilot fatigue. By Christine Chung The deadly ...
CNN

Is helicopter tourism safe? Questions swirl over the popular thrill rides after a recent tragedy

The most breathtaking way to capture New York City’s iconic skyline from above is now mired in scrutiny after a tourism helicopter crashed, killing everyone on board. There are “upwards of 30,000 to ...
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Helicopter Tours Are Booming, Despite Spotty Safety Record

The fatal helicopter crash in the Hudson River is reigniting calls for more stringent regulation of sightseeing tours around the U.S. These tours have surged in popularity—not just in New York City ...