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 is an important order for the UND. We see Piper as an essential partner in producing the next generation of pilots. These state-or the art aircraft enables our students to become familiar with the most advanced systems in aviation trainers which will prepare them well to fill the growing demand for high-quality, professional pilots.”

Source: Bruce Smith, dean of the Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences at the University of North Dakota. The school plans to buy more than 100 Piper Archer aircraft for initial flight training.

FMI: www.aero.und.edu