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

“Thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill, we have the down payment to start building a new system. The next step is getting the integrator on board, and we are on track. We are ready to get to work to make sure our controllers have the very best technology.”

Source: FAA Administrator Bedford commented as the start of the next step in identifying a Prime Integrator was announced to manage the creation of a brand new air traffic control system. To do so, the DOT and FAA have crafted an innovative, first of its kind federal procurement contract, and interested parties may submit proposals through a Request for Solutions by September 21, 2025.

FMI:  www.faa.gov/ , www.transportation.gov/