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Josh Rousseau, Northeast US Regional Representative for Vertical Aviation International (VAI), on Potential Economic Impacts and Legal Concerns of Restricting Helicopter Operations in New York City

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    Josh Rousseau, representing Vertical Aviation International (VAI), emphasizes the significant economic contribution of the general aviation industry in New York, supporting over 43,000 jobs and generating substantial economic output.

    • He warns of the detrimental economic impacts of proposed legislation to ban non-essential helicopter operations in the city.
    • The aviation industry plays a vital role in supporting key sectors such as emergency services, law enforcement, utilities, transportation, tourism, and business aviation.
    • Rousseau raises legal concerns, stating that efforts by the city council or state legislature to regulate aviation operations contravene federal laws, as the FAA holds sole jurisdiction over aviation regulations, including noise standards.