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HI SR150
Resolution
AI Summary
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Request Department of Transportation to solicit annual information from commercial air tour operators regarding equipment including crash-resistant fuel systems, flotation devices, terrain awareness and warning systems, and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast technology.
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Request Department of Transportation to collect information on operator best practices including minimum pilot hours required for commercial flights and insurance coverage amounts per customer.
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Request Department of Transportation to publicly share complaint numbers and safety-related incidents for each commercial air tour operator, with an overall letter grade or score system to help consumers compare operators.
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Request Department of Transportation to designate the highest-scoring operator annually as "Safest Commercial Air Tour Operator" and label non-responsive operators as "Safety Unknown."
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Request Department of Transportation to share this information online and with Hawaii Tourism Authority, and submit annual reports to the Legislature detailing safety information for all general aviation and commercial tour operators.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Share Information On The Safety And Performance Of Commercial Tour Operators To Help Residents And Visitors Make Informed Decisions.
Reports
Last Action
Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).
4/3/2025