The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) joined five other aviation associations recently in opposition to two New York City bills that would severely restrict helicopter operations in the city and create additional paperwork requirements. The March 9 letter to Peter Vallone, chairman of the New York City Committee on Economic Development, was co-signed by representatives of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), Helicopter Association International (HAI), the Eastern Region Helicopter Council (ERHC), the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA).
Aviation Coalition Opposed to NYC Helicopter Rule Changes
Key Takeaways:
- Six aviation associations are opposing two New York City bills (No. 2026 and No. 2067) that would severely restrict helicopter operations based on noise standards and impose extensive, duplicative documentation requirements on heliport operators.
- The coalition argues these bills would be economically devastating for NYC and the helicopter industry, are preempted by federal aviation law, and would hinder industry efforts to develop quieter, more sustainable aircraft.
- While opposing the restrictive measures, the associations support a separate Bill No. 2027, which proposes a study on the feasibility of replacing the city's helicopter fleet with electric-powered rotorcraft or eVTOLs to address noise concerns.
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