City grounds helicopter trips after complaints over noise

Shanghai's first low-altitude helicopter sightseeing service proved a hit with tourists but a headache for many residents, and has now been suspended by the authorities.

The city government says it will decide whether or not to allow the trips to resume once officials complete a safety and environmental impact assessment.

Some people living under the helicopters' flight paths complained about the noise from the rotors and engines, and the flights, which began on Friday, were halted by the government on Sunday.