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

"Our donations of empty seats on regular business flights help transport cancer patients who need critical care both quickly and comfortably to the best possible treatment for their particular type of cancer, and that sometimes involves traveling long distances... Corporate Angel's work of easing the load and brightening the lives of those touched by cancer also requires financial support, and we are proud to be among the many companies that see this need."

Source: Joe Lombardo, in comments associated with Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation's donation of $50,000 to Corporate Angel Network in support of the charity's 30-year program of arranging free flights to treatment for cancer patients using empty seats on business aircraft..