Aero-News: Quote of the Day

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"I hope that this will be part of a process to reinforce transatlantic ties between American and Europe's aviation communities. The students who visit us will be able to see with their own eyes that aviation has only one universal language, and that is the shared "passion for flight."

Source: EADS Socata Chairman and CEO Stéphane Mayer, commenting on his company's partnership with the EAA in offering an internship opportunity for two college juniors -- one male, one female -- next summer. Those chosen will visit France for a five-week internship, where they will work at an EADS Socata facility and be exposed to a variety of aviation disciplines.

FMI: www.eaa.org, www.socata.eads.net