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.

Reader suggestions and comments are welcome... and if particularly intriguing, timely, or poignant, may themselves become future Quotes of the Day.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"Rather than taking a unilateral approach to noise by prohibiting airport development, we strongly suggest a complete approach that addresses the unique nature of individual airports by combining compatible land-use planning and noise studies. No legislation should be enacted that would prohibit an airport from making necessary safety improvements or enhancements."

Source: Andrew V. Cebula, Senior Vice President, AOPA Government and Technical Affairs, in a letter to a New Jersey state lawmaker who Thursday proposed severe limits on airport development.

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