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

"As the use of automation increases in aircraft design, it is important to consider how ICAO Standards and guidance should evolve to ensure that pilot training programs align with technological advancements. Further study of the issues surrounding automation in the flight deck could enhance the safety of flight operations worldwide. This further study should include assessing the degree to which over-reliance on automation may be occurring globally and reviewing the methodologies currently employed by States and industry to ensure pilots maintain necessary skills."

Source: Excerpt from an FAA paper presented to the ICAO during the recent 40th General Assembly.

FMI: www.icao.int/Meetings/A40/Documents/WP/wp_296_en.pdf