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

"These airports are a vital part of a national transportation system and must remain open and available without unnecessary restrictions... In each case, anti-airport activists have cajoled local officials into at least considering the airports' closure. The best defense is always a good offense, so we've been working with airport supporters to help explain the benefits of a GA airport to the community and dispel the misinformation being given to the public at large."

Source: AOPA Vice President of Airports Bill Dunn, after meeting with airport supporters and city officials in St. Petersburg to discuss Albert Witted Field (SPG) -- two Florida airports being threatened with closure.

FMI: www.aopa.org