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

"Such structures would likely alter how aircraft approach and depart Teterboro, which might lead to a reduction in the amount of traffic. Less traffic at Teterboro would mean more landings and takeoffs at the metropolitan area's major hubs, which are already stressed. There is really not a lot of leeway in reconfiguring departures and arrivals."

Source: AOPA spokesman Chris Dancy, commenting on a proposed 333-foot-tall ferris wheel and nearly 300-foot roller coaster planned for New Jersey's Xanadu entertainment complex.

FMI: www.teb.com/CommutingTravel/airports/html/teb.html, www.meadowlandsxanadu.com