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

“The Part 23 certification process as it exists today is cumbersome, time-consuming, costly and quite simply out-of-date. Revisions are necessary to adapt to the new level of technology commonly found today in general aviation aircraft. These bills will establish a standardized, deliberative method to ensure that the latest operational and safety advances are available as quickly as possible to the companies relying on business aviation.” Source: NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen, commenting on legislation filed in the U.S. Senate last week to simplify the Party 23 certification process.

FMI: www.nbaa.org