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U.S. • UNITED STATES

DOT inspector general to audit FAA oversight of helicopter tour operators

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The Transportation Department’s inspector general is investigating how the FAA regulates helicopter tour operators, according to reports. The inquiry includes concerns that some aerial photography flights may face less-stringent safety rules.

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The audit could affect U.S. helicopter tour operators and the safety rules they must follow. The articles do not say whether the review will lead to regulatory changes.