The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the Department of Transportation, has announced a notice regarding a petition from Helicopter Consultants of Maui, doing business as Blue Hawaiian Helicopters. The petition seeks an exemption from a regulation that requires helicopters to fly no lower than 1,500 feet in certain areas. Specifically, they are requesting permission to fly below this altitude during air-tour operations on Kauai, Hawaii. Comments on this petition are invited and must be submitted by April 8, 2025, through various methods including an online portal, mail, or in-person delivery.
Simple Explanation
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters wants special permission to fly lower than the usual rules allow when showing people the beautiful sights of Kauai, Hawaii. The government is asking people to tell them what they think about this request by April 8, 2025.