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.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"What I am hearing could be likened to the bus industry asking to ban cars from the interstate!"

Source: AOPA President Phil Boyer at an FAA-organized meeting on the upcoming traffic jam at flight levels. The FAA says, because of the proliferation of regional jets and corporate aircraft capable of flight above 10,000 feet, the nation's skyways are about to become overcrowded. One airline industry representative proposed creating High Occupancy Vehicle lanes in the skies -- sort of like what we see on the highways now. Boyer obviously didn't take very kindly to the suggestion.

FMI: www.aopa.org