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

“Now that Congress has passed an extension, we are hopeful that progress will be made on the Senate’s long-term FAA reauthorization bill, which includes much-needed, data-driven reforms to the 1,500 hour rule. Instead of spending time on a proverbial solution in search of a problem with the House proposal to privatize air traffic control, Congress should now take action on what is clearly the real and immediate threat to our national aviation system — the pilot shortage issue.”

Source: NASAO President and CEO Mark Kimberling, in a letter to the leadership of the Senate Commerce Committee urging a change in the 1,500 hour ATP certification rule.

FMI: www.nasao.org