Safety
HAI urges safety changes for Gulf of Mexico operators
In January, the Helicopter Association International (HAI) urged its members to press their Congressional representatives to support improved communication

In January, the Helicopter Association International (HAI) urged its members to press their Congressional representatives to support improved communications and weather services over the Gulf of Mexico.

HAI was concerned that senior FAA officials charged with reviewing various implementation options under the agency’s proposed nationwide ADS-B plan (see AIN, November, page 6) were considering initially launching the program to support high-altitude operations and then gradually lowering the altitude “floor.” This could delay helicopter and general aviation community participation until midway through the six-year nationwide implementation plan.