Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

Sometimes, you'll find them timely and in keeping with the content of the day's news... and sometimes, they'll just be thought-provoking.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"We have generated a lot of customer enthusiasm for our products, which has resulted in increased sales and contracts that bode well for our future. What this means, however, is that we absolutely must step up our capabilities to meet our commitments to our customers in critical areas such as quality, delivery and cost."

Source: Textron Chairman Lewis Campbell, in an email to Bell Helicopter employees following the resignation of former CEO Michael Redenbaugh this week. The Fort Worth (TX) Star-Telegram suggests Redenbaugh was shown the door at Bell due to parent company Textron's growing dissatisfaction over Bell's ability -- or lack thereof -- to maintain production levels in the face of new civilian and military orders.

FMI: www.bellhelicopter.com