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 America West pilots were faced with the difficult decision on whether or not to accept a tentative agreement that was recommended for ratification by the Master Executive Council. By the narrowest of margins, the pilots have chosen not to accept the agreement. Since the case is still under the auspices of the National Mediation Board (NMB), it will be up to the Board to decide the prospects of continued negotiations in light of the nearly 50-50 split of the pilot group. Our main priority continues to be serving the needs of our pilots."

Source: Captain Terry Stadler, chairman of the America West Airlines pilots' Master Executive Council, part of the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), commenting on the very close 'NO' vote recorded by AmWest Pilots over a proposed new contract.

FMI: www.alpa.org