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

"... People give it (the GAO) more credence than it probably deserves."

Source: Lockheed Martin F-35 program chief Dan Crowley, denying warnings from the Government Accountability Office that the company is trying to rush its upcoming "Lightning II" advanced fighter plane to market. Lockheed Martin executives say the criticism is coming from those in the government who don't know as much about the finer points of the program as those inside the company -- and while they acknowledged that issues are still likely to crop up, Lockheed Martin says they are unlikely to pose major problems.

FMI: www.lockheedmartin.com, www.gao.gov