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

"Our mission at Orbis is to bring the world together to fight blindness.  We believe that no one should go blind from conditions that are treatable or preventable. The Flying Eye Hospital is in equal parts teacher, envoy and advocate. Technology on the aircraft and in our virtual systems plays a vital role in fighting blindness. At Orbis, we're developing innovative mechanisms to bridge the gaps between doctors around the world, providing a platform for mentorship, learning and skills transfer."

Source: Bob Ranck, Orbis President and CEO. The Flying Eye Hospital is visiting Google at Moffett Field in California.

FMI: www.orbis.org