(CNN) Island Express Helicopters, the company that owns the helicopter that crashed Sunday, killing NBA legend Kobe Bryant and eight others, is "suspending all flight service for operational reasons," two company representatives told CNN on Thursday. Visual flight rules require pilots to stay clear of clouds and in good visibility while using both visual and instrument navigation. Vanessa Bryant said she didn't know how her family would move forward from the loss, but that Kobe and Gianna would "light the way." Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers and the Western Conference warms up with daughter Gianna Bryant during the NBA All-Star Game 2016. Though Kobe had been retired from professional basketball for four years, Lakers players still idolize the five-time NBA champion.

Source: CNN January 30, 2020 07:49 UTC