The F.A.A. allows many of these popular flights to operate under less stringent rules than other commercial aviation, opening ...

A sightseeing tour turned to tragedy in New York City and has raised questions about the safety of helicopter tourism across ...

Aerial tours often involve multitasking pilots, tricky aircraft and fewer regulations compared to planes. But helicopter tour ...

Last week’s fatal crash involving a sightseeing helicopter in New York was the latest in a string of similar disasters.

Beyond the Big Apple, sightseeing flights are also popular in Hawaii, Alaska and Arizona ... But Goelz won’t let his children board a helicopter tour. “I’ve got two daughters who go away ...

the Grand Canyon and along the coastlines of Hawaii. In New York City, specifically, the number of helicopter tours that depart in and around the city is in the tens of thousands annually, according ...

Hawaii has some of the most stunning natural wonders in the world, including hidden waterfalls for the wanderlust spirits ...

Hawaii and the Grand Canyon. Though helicopter tours may offer some of the rarest and most breathtaking views for passengers, experts are calling for stricter regulations to improve the safety of ...