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

“In addition to the economic aspect, we see ecological benefits. The K-MAX makes less noise and consumes less fuel. With a payload of 2700 kg, the helicopter is very versatile. All of this makes the K-MAX the preferred helicopter for many of our customers. It is a solid solution, which is why we have placed deposits for two new aircraft.”

Source: Rolf Spichtig, the Chief Executive Officer for Rotex Helicopter AG, a long-time K-MAX operator in Europe that uses the aircraft primarily for forestry missions in Switzerland, Liechtenstein and parts of Austria and Germany.

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