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

“Safety is the top priority for business aviation, and our sector has an impeccable record of leadership in working with government agencies and other stakeholders in the development of regulations that address safety concerns and put operational needs first. The FAA’s announcement suggests an intention to sidestep both considerations."

Source: From comments made by NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen as the org has taken issue with the handling of the Part 135 rulemaking that seems to be in the works, stressing their belief that any changes should rest entirely on actual data instead of supposition and allegation.

FMI: www.nbaa.org