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

"Our P&WCSMART portfolio was developed to assist customers flying mature engines, in many cases requiring an overhaul. This new P&WCSMART military program for PT6T-3/6 engines on military fleets takes into consideration the mission and environment of military customers by offering overhaul costs that are predictable, allowing our customers to accurately budget for their engine maintenance costs."

Source: Irene Makris, vice president of Customer Service at Pratt & Whitney Canada, commenting on a new program for military customers operating Bell 212 and 412 helicopters is on the books courtesy of Pratt & Whitney Canada, offering operators of the PT6T-3 or PT6T-6 Twinpac engines a streamlined way to keep their engines in top condition.

FMI: www.prattwhitney.com