Comments Closed On FAA Long Island Helicopter Rule
By Kerry Lynch
WASHINGTON
FAA last week officially closed the comment period for a proposal to impose helicopter route restrictions over Long Island, N.Y., despite appeals from industry for a 60-day extension. FAA denied requests from a number of general aviation associations, saying the agency did “not find it in the best interest of the public.” The agency adds that it would consider late comments “if at all possible to do so without incurring expense or delay,” but also notes that more than ...
