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

"This first FAA certification enables us to address the pilot shortage crisis with modern training solutions. Flight schools need alternatives to aging fleets with 40-year-old designs. Additional B23 variants will follow this initial certification as we expand our certified portfolio."

Source: Martin Bristela, CEO and Co-founder of Bristell Aircraft, commenting as the Czech plane maker was awarded its first FAA Type Certification for the B23 two-seater, assisting its effort to get on the US flight training map. The bird has a well-established reputation overseas, with more than 1,100 delivered to happy customers since 2009.

FMI: www.bristell.com