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.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"The Associations are interested in preserving access to the nation’s public-use airports. This includes SMO, which serves the important role of a reliever airport in the congested and complex southern California airspace. Any changes and particularly closure could and would significantly and negatively affect airspace operations in the entire southern California area. Moreover, SMO is part of an integrated national air transportation system, which is funded in large part by AIP grants.

"Any decision in this case may set a precedent for other airports in regard to their obligations to adhere to restrictions and covenants agreed upon with the FAA."

Source: Excerpt from court filing by NBAA and AOPA in Santa Monica airport dispute.

FMI: www.aopa.org, www.nbaa.org