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

"The enthusiasm these talented students brought today was truly electric. The teams not only come away with a real aerospace product after months of hands-on trial and error, but also demonstrate a keen understanding of the fundamentals of rocketry using physics, math and teamwork. We also had the pleasure of welcoming back TARC alumni who, as rising stars in the industry, are a testament to the success of the program in inspiring the next generation of aerospace innovators.”

Source: Scott C. Donnelly, AIA chairman and president and CEO of Textron, noting how the Team America Rocketry Challenge has proven to be a great success in attracting young people to consider careers in aerospace and advancing their studies in STEM fields.