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 issue of unauthorized drone incursions is a clear and present risk to airport operations around the world. ACI is ready to join our industry partners to work with ICAO in drafting new international guidance material which builds upon existing standard, guidance, and regulations to protect operations and assist airports in responding to incidents. The industry needs harmonized processes for the detection of - and counter measures against - unauthorized drone operations that may interfere with international aviation.”

Source: ACI World Director General Angela Gittens, in a statement associated with the International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) and its global aviation industry partners having addressed the pressing need for standards and guidance to address unauthorized drone operations to the 40th International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly.

FMI: www.ifalpa.orga