US makes shootdown warning to pilots

America’s Federal Aviation Administration has warned pilots that they could be forced to land - or even be shot down - if they enter restricted airspace.

America’s Federal Aviation Administration has warned pilots that they could be forced to land - or even be shot down - if they enter restricted airspace.

The FAA also allowed some news helicopters and blimps - small airships - back in the skies, but not near 28 major urban centres, including New York, Washington and Los Angeles.

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