Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer publicly condemned FlyNYON for offering discounted helicopter tours shortly after a deadly crash that killed six people, including the CEO of Siemens Mobility and his family. Schumer called the company's actions 'outrageous' and urged the Federal Aviation Administration to suspend licenses for New York Helicopter Tours, the operator involved in the crash. He expressed concerns regarding the safety standards of 'Part 91' licenses used by both companies, asserting that they lack rigorous training requirements, posing risks for passengers. Schumer highlighted previous incidents involving FlyNYON to reinforce the need for immediate safety actions.
Schumer criticized FlyNYON for offering discounted helicopter tours just days after a fatal crash, deeming it outrageous and insensitive to the victims' families.
Schumer urged the FAA to revoke licenses from New York Helicopter Tours, citing insufficient training standards under 'Part 91' licenses that endanger passenger safety.
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