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

"The name 'Cirrus Vision SJ50' represents a natural extension of Cirrus’ vision to build the ultimate personal transportation machine. With the Cirrus Vision we are providing an entirely new transportation option for personal and business travel. It is a smarter, simpler and more efficient way to travel and holds the unique promise of redefining general aviation."

Source: Cirrus co-founder, Chairman and CEO Alan Klapmeier. The company announced Thursday "The-Jet" will now be known as the "Cirrus Vision SJ50," a name meant to convey its -- well, vision -- for the single-engine turbofan segment. The name also ties in well with the recently-announced "Cirrus Perspective," an SR22 G3 bedecked with a jaw-dropping Garmin glass panel.

FMI: www.cirrusdesign.com, Watch The First Flight Of The Cirrus Vision!