Sen. Menendez, Rep. Sires Anticipate Plan To Put Into Action Recommendations From Residents, Local Officials
U.S. Senator Robert Menendez and U.S. Congressman Albio Sires (both D-NJ) have contacted the FAA to present a plan for implementing tourist helicopter restrictions to protect quality of life and safety in New Jersey communities along the Hudson River.
The two, in conjunction with the FAA, held a symposium August 27th at Teterboro Airport to hear from stakeholders and to evaluate the issues that were involved in ameliorating the situation.
"We note that there has been a substantial increase in helicopter traffic from 2012 to 2013, which has only exacerbated the concerns communities along the Hudson are having," the letter says. "While we understand the economic development interests of helicopter tourism, we believe that the residents’ well-being and public safety must be the preeminent concerns. Because helicopters have unique characteristics that cause more intensive noise perception than fixed-wing aircraft, we think you will agree that no one should have to endure this barrage of noise and vibration that our New Jersey communities on the Hudson River are experiencing.
"We appreciate your promise to – within a month of the Aug 27th symposium – present a plan that could be swiftly implemented that will involve helicopter flight restrictions including fewer flights as well as keeping flights further from shore, higher in altitude, and with strict adherence to time constraints while keeping public safety as a paramount concern. We want to offer you any help you should need to ensure we adhere to this timeframe," the letter states. The plan has not yet been presented.
The FAA has recommended a smaller stakeholders’ meeting "before October 18" to discuss a plan to implement the recommendations. Menedez and Sires said they would be "happy to host this meeting at the Office of U.S. Senator Robert Menendez in Newark, N.J."
(Pictured L-R: Senator Menendez, Congressman Sires)
Aero Linx: JAARS Nearly 1.5 billion people, using more than 5,500 languages, do not have a full Bible in their first language. Many of these people live in the most remote parts of>[...]
'Airplane Bounced Twice On The Grass Runway, Resulting In The Nose Wheel Separating From The Airplane...' Analysis: The pilot reported, “upon touchdown, the plane jumped back>[...]
"Burt is best known to the public for his historic designs of SpaceShipOne, Voyager, and GlobalFlyer, but for EAA members and aviation aficionados, his unique concepts began more t>[...]
"Polaris Dawn, the first of the program’s three human spaceflight missions, is targeted to launch to orbit no earlier than summer 2024. During the five-day mission, the crew >[...]
There Are SO Many Ways To Get YOUR Aero-News! It’s been a while since we have reminded everyone about all the ways we offer your daily dose of aviation news on-the-go...so he>[...]
ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.04.24)
See All