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

"We've identified the Pine Mountain airport as being in the state's best interest. The FAA has determined it's in the national interest. Airports fill a vital transportation role in the state."

Source: Edward Ratiganm, chief of aviation programs for the Georgia DOT, was quoted by the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer. Ratiganm's organization, along with the FAA, has joined the AOPA in opposing a developer's efforts to shut down Pine Mountain Airport in Harris County Georgia. The Callaway Foundation, which operates the airport, wants to build a five-story, $20 million hotel and wellness center on land where the airport now sits.

FMI: www.aopa.org, www.callawayonline.com, http://harriscounty.georgia.gov