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Air-Tour operators oppose more stringent rules

The Helicopter Association International (HAI) recently hosted a series of meetings in Las Vegas aimed at deflecting recent NTSB criticism of the industry

By Mark Huber • Contributor

December 28, 2007

The Helicopter Association International (HAI) recently hosted a series of meetings in Las Vegas aimed at deflecting recent NTSB criticism of the industry and heading off any possible new FAA regulations or restrictions. The NTSB is calling for stricter FAA en route surveillance of Grand Canyon area air-tour operators based on its findings from two fatal helicopter accidents there in 2001 and 2003.

The NTSB also called for more rigorous safety audits, lengthy retention of passenger records and contact information and more precise language in the audit program guidance materials. The FAA has until the end of this month to respond formally to the NTSB’s recommendations.

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