New York A00540 mandates that helicopters operating in the state must be equipped with flight recorders, cockpit voice recorders, and terrain.

New York A00540 amends the general business law to require helicopters operating within the state to be equipped with flight recorders, cockpit voice recorders, and terrain awareness and warning systems. These systems are intended to enhance safety and provide critical data in the event of an incident. The law applies to all helicopters unless they are used exclusively in governmental service, such as by the United States or the national guard. The provisions of this act will take effect 180 days after it becomes law.

New York A00540 mandates that helicopters operating in the state must be equipped with flight recorders, cockpit voice recorders, and terrain.

New York A00540 amends the general business law to require helicopters operating within the state to be equipped with flight recorders, cockpit voice recorders, and terrain awareness and warning systems. These systems are intended to enhance safety and provide critical data in the event of an incident. The law applies to all helicopters unless they are used exclusively in governmental service, such as by the United States or the national guard. The provisions of this act will take effect 180 days after it becomes law.