Bill > S07621

This bill authorizes the New York State Department of Transportation to conduct a comprehensive study on general aviation flight operations within the state. General aviation refers to all civilian flying except scheduled passenger airlines. The study will require the department to collect and analyze data on several key areas, including the number of general aviation aircraft registered in New York, total flight operations, aircraft crash statistics, and the causes and costs of these crashes. Specifically, the department must compile annual crash data since 2018, including the number of fatalities and injuries, and compare the safety of general aviation in New York to other states. The study will also aim to identify potential measures to improve the safety of general aviation flights. The department is mandated to submit a detailed report of its findings to the state governor, senate president, and assembly speaker within two years of the bill's effective date. The bill is designed to provide comprehensive insights into general aviation safety and potential improvements in New York State.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7621