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

"As aviation safety continues to be heavily scrutinized in the wake of recent events, it's important to note that as commercial airline pilots, we are the final line of defense in ensuring the safety of our flights. Time and time again, the presence of at least two highly trained and well-rested pilots on every commercial airline flight deck is a major reason why air travel remains the safest form of transportation. The human element of pilots working together on the flight deck is irreplaceable. The split-second decisions and coordination of two pilots have repeatedly prevented potential incidents from becoming tragedies..."

Source: Concern over recent events has drawn renewed attention back on the safety of aviation. To address these concerns, Capt. Jason Ambrosi, President of the Air Line Pilots Associaion, Int’l (ALPA) released the attached statement...