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

“The Global 5500 aircraft offers the ultimate in performance, comfort, reliability and signature smooth ride. It is ideally suited to meet the needs of our customers on the West Coast, connecting Los Angeles to London, Sao Paulo or Moscow. This order is a resounding example of our newest Global aircraft’s undeniable impact on the world of business aviation.”

Source: Peter Likoray, Senior vice president, Worldwide Sales and Marketing, Bombardier Business Aircraft, discussing the first order for a Global 5500 aircraft to be operated from the West Coast of the United States. This transaction is valued at $46 million at current list prices.