Relates to requiring helicopters be equipped with flight recorders, cockpit voice recorders and terrain awareness and warning systems

This bill requires all helicopters operating within New York State to be equipped with three specific safety devices: flight recorders, cockpit voice recorders, and terrain awareness and warning systems. It directly affects helicopter operators and manufacturers by mandating these safety technologies on all non-exempt helicopters used for commercial or private flights in the state. The law exempts aircraft used exclusively by the U.S. government, National Guard, or state civil departments. The requirement becomes effective 180 days after the bill's enactment.