Aero-News: Quote of the Day

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"Cirrus is fortunate to be well-positioned competitively and we see great opportunity as we look further ahead. Our focused commitment to the Vision Jet program, ongoing innovation in our piston products, and our flexible lean-manufacturing capabilities are just a few reasons for our optimistic view."

Source: Cirrus Design Chairman and CEO Alan Klapmeier. Cirrus announced Tuesday it would furlough a number of workers through the end of the year, due to a significant reduction in production rates. The planemaker says all furloughed workers will be provided full medical and other key benefits, and that Cirrus is coordinating with state government offices regarding available programs to supplement traditional compensation benefits for its employees. The company adds all furloughed workers will be back on the job January 5, 2009.

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