Matt Thurber
Editor-in-Chief
Matt Thurber, editor-in-chief at AIN Media Group, has been flying since 1975 and writing about aviation since 1978 and now has the best job in the world, running editorial operations for Aviation International News, Business Jet Traveler, and FutureFlight.aero. In addition to working as an A&P mechanic on everything from Piper Cubs to turboprops, Matt taught flying at his father’s flight school in Plymouth, Mass., in the early 1980s, flew for an aircraft owner/pilot, and for two summer seasons hunted swordfish near the George’s Banks off the East Coast from a Piper Super Cub. An ATP certificated fixed-wing pilot and CFII and commercial helicopter pilot, Matt is type-rated in the Citation 500 and Gulfstream V/550. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Matt and his team cover the entire aviation scene including business aircraft, helicopters, avionics, safety, manufacturing, charter, fractionals, technology, air transport, advanced air mobility, defense, and other subjects of interest to AIN, BJT, and FutureFlight readers.
Latest from Matt Thurber
Avionics
ForeFlight Users Tap Pre-departure Clearances
Pilots can receive IFR clearances as text and email messages when using the ForeFlight Mobile app.
Avionics
Wingtip ADS-B Solution Receives FAA TSO
The TSO is the final step prior to supplemental type certification of the uAvionix wingtip ADS-B Out solution.
Avionics
ADS-B Available for More Avidyne Avionics
Avidyne's new software upgrade brings ADS-B capability to legacy flight displays.
Avionics
Product Support Survey, Part 2: Avionics
Garmin leads the flight deck manufacturers with GoGo Business Aviation and Satcom Direct tied in the cabin electronics category.
Avionics
Stratus 3 Offers ADS-B In for More Apps
The Stratus 3 ADS-B In receiver is Appareo's newest, with dual-band weather, AHRS, and smart Wi-Fi.
Safety
Aircraft Specialties Selected as Hot-Stop Stocking Dealer
Hot Stop kits are recommended for carriage on board aircraft for containment of lithium-ion battery fires.
Avionics
An Aircraft HUD for the Rest of Us
MyGoFlight's SkyDisplay head-up display could bring HUDs into a much wider market.
Aircraft
Helpful Airline Facilitates Eclipse Image
A carefully planned flight on Southwest Airlines helped artist Jon Carmichael create a unique photomosaic of last year's solar eclipse.
Safety
Pro Star Mechanism Lifts Handicapped Passengers into PC-12
The lifting mechanism manufactured by Pro Star Aviation can safely lift up to 300 pounds into a cargo entry door.
Aircraft
Pilot Report: Gulfstream G500
Gulfstream engineers have designed an airplane that pilots will love and that maximizes comfort for passengers
Brazil Business Aviation Looking Confidently to Future
Aircraft and engine manufacturers and the Brazilian business aviation industry filled the exhibit halls and static display at LABACE 2018.
Aircraft
Falcon 8X Breaks Speed Record on Flight to Brazil
The record flight between Teterboro and Foz do Iguaçu took 8 hours and 46 minutes at an average Mach .86.
Maintenance and Modifications
Embraer Opens New Sorocaba Interior Shop
Embraer has invested $25 million in its Sorocaba service center and interior workshop.
Aircraft
Longitude Joins Textron Aviation LABACE Display
Textron Aviation brought eight airplanes to the LABACE static display.
FBOs
TAM Sees Solid Future in Brazil Business Aviation
TAM Aviaçao Executiva has a long history of service business aviation customers in Brazil.
Aircraft
Embraer Executive Jets Bullish for Future
Embraer's Executive Jets division, along with its defense and security businesses, will continue developing new products.
Avionics
Garmin Adds South America Nav Database
Garmin's new South America nav database should be available in October.
Training and Workforce
FlightSafety PT6A Training Aimed at Agricultural Operators
Agricultural operators can learn more about their PT6A engines at FlightSafety's Botucatu training facility.
Avionics
Garmin Avionics Add New Capabilities
Garmin has made a number of product improvement announcements recently.
Aircraft
Brazil is Kodiak Territory
The Kodiak Series II is the newest version of Quest Aircraft's rugged utility single-engine turboprop.
Aircraft
Vision Jet Makes First Appearance at LABACE
Cirrus sees potential for its single-engine Vision Jet in the Brazil general aviation marketplace.
Aircraft
Product Support Survey Part 1: Aircraft
Gulfstream is back on top this year, but Dassault is catching up.
Regulations and Government
AEA Invites Start-ups to Tech Incubator
The AEA's Technology Incubator is designed to help foster communication between the FAA and start-up companies serving the certified aviation market.
Avionics
Garmin Autopilots Approved for More Aircraft
Garmin is adding more approvals for its GFC 500 and 600 autopilots.
Avionics
GWX 75 Brings Doppler to More Aircraft
Garmin's new GWX 75 solid-state Doppler weather radar is available for installation in a wide variety of aircraft.
Avionics
Engine Data Now on Garmin Pilot App
Garmin has made significant updates to its iOS and Android Pilot mobile apps.
Aircraft
Icon Launches Fractional Share Test Program
The amphibious LSA manufacturer is offering a lower-cost pathway for flying the Icon A5.
Engines
Phillips 66 Teams With Afton on Unleaded Avgas
UL100 avgas contains no lead and so far is proving effective for anti-detonation properties in high-compression piston aero engines.
Maintenance and Modifications
Superior Extends Cylinder Warranty
Superior Air Parts's new warranty lasts for 37 months, and is retroactive to cylinders bought after Jan. 1, 2018.
Training and Workforce
Redbird Previews New Sim Motion System
Redbird's new six-degrees-of-freedom (6DoF) simulator motion platform was designed by the company's Redbird Alpha advanced development division.
