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.

Let us hear from you, folks!

Aero-News Quote of the Day

“While it is understood that each airport arrives at a fee structure meeting its unique financial needs, these fees keep with rates proposed by other East Central Florida airports and align with industry norms...” 

Source: The confounding statement KISM Airport is using to validate their decision to enact user fees for the majority of airport operations, starting early in 2025. Please note that ANN has been looking into issues involving the proliferation/collection of landing fees, the company(s) that are involved in those collections, and the legalities surrounding all this... and we grow increasingly concerned over the effect on GA, as well as the ponderous, questionable legal issues involved. There is MUCH more to come on this subject, although we must note that the Kissimmee Airport folks will not consent to an interview without preconditions to its conduct... take from that what you will... 

FMI: www.flykissimmee.com