Authorizes the study of aviation flight operations by the department of transportation; requires reporting.
Impact
The bill, if passed, would mandate the Department of Transportation to gather data regarding the number of general aviation aircraft and associated flight operations. This data collection will encompass statistics on crashes, including their causes, injuries, fatalities, and the associated costs of these incidents. Such thorough documentation could lay the groundwork for future legislation aimed at enhancing the safety and regulation of general aviation in New York.
Summary
Bill S07621, introduced by Senator Martinez, aims to authorize the Department of Transportation to conduct a comprehensive study of general aviation flight operations within the state of New York. The bill emphasizes the need for an extensive review that will identify trends in general aviation, analyze annual crash statistics, and examine factors contributing to safety in flight operations. The study is expected to provide valuable insights into the current state of general aviation and its safety dynamics over the last several years.
Contention
While the bill appears largely beneficial, discussions may arise concerning the implications of the findings. For instance, should the study reveal safety concerns or patterns that necessitate regulatory changes, stakeholders within the aviation community might oppose stricter regulations. Additionally, funding for implementing any newly recommended safety measures could become a point of contention, especially if significant financial commitments are required from the state or local governments.
Instructs the department of financial services to regulate consumer reporting agencies by requiring licensing of credit reporting agencies, and allowing the department to examine the books and records of consumer reporting agencies.
Instructs the department of financial services to regulate consumer reporting agencies by requiring licensing of credit reporting agencies, and allowing the department to examine the books and records of consumer reporting agencies.
Requires helicopter pilots to have completed a helicopter safety and risk management training course utilizing a flight simulator training device certified by either the federal aviation administration or the European aviation safety agency before operating a helicopter within the state.
Requires helicopter pilots to have completed a helicopter safety and risk management training course utilizing a flight simulator training device certified by either the federal aviation administration or the European aviation safety agency before operating a helicopter within the state.