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

"This decision reaffirms the longstanding policy that America has a national aviation system, not one subject to a patchwork quilt of local regulations. This national framework ensures that citizens, companies and communities can work together to meet the needs of all stakeholders. The court clearly understands that reality, and we welcome today's ruling.”

Source: NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen, commenting on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to deny a petition filed by the town of East Hampton, NY concerning airport noise.

FMI: www.nbaa.org