Thu, Dec 03, 2020
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
“These investments reflect our commitment to providing superior upgrades and engineering innovation that create the best flying experience for Beechcraft King Air 260 owners and operators around the world. We place an immense value on our conversations with our customers, and the investments we make in our aircraft are a direct result of listening to their input. I’m proud of the impressive effort by our team for taking a legendary aircraft and adding technological advancements that will allow customers to achieve their varied missions.”
Source: Textron Aviation Ron Draper, president and CEO, explaining the launch of the Beechcraft King Air 260 turboprop. Featuring advancements to the cockpit and improvements in the cabin, the King Air 260 reflects the company beliefs that it has made substantial investments to its current products. Assembly production for the King Air 260 is already underway, and certification and deliveries are expected in early 2021.
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