Section 21257 Of Article 2. Powers And Duties From California Public Utilities Code >> Division 9. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 2.

. The department may own and operate aircraft for use in the furtherance of its duties, employ airmen and mechanics for proper operation and maintenance of the aircraft, and insure its employees against injury or death arising from aircraft accidents incurred in the performance of their assigned duties, within the limits of appropriations for these purposes.