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.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"I represent a small business that operates a turboprop airplane to help my company survive, and my story is not unique. The general aviation community of which I am a part supports modernization of our aviation system, and is willing to help pay for it. But we want to pay at the pump -- not through user fees or new taxes. The fuel tax is a simple, proven and efficient way to measure and pay for system use for operators like me."

Source: Richard Shine, CEO of Manitoba Recycling in Lancaster, NY. He testified Thursday before the Senate Aviation Subcommittee on Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure on the negative impact additional user fees would have on his business.

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