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
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Viasat, Embraer Offer Legacy 450/500 Ka-band Satcom
Midsize business jets will be able to have high-speed Ka-band satcom installed.
Avionics
FalconConnect Offers Flexible Falcon Connectivity
FalconConnect, in partnership with Honeywell GoDirect, simplifies the management of airborne connectivity services.
Aircraft
Honda Aircraft Unveils Elite HondaJet
The new HondaJet Elite delivers improved performance, new interior and exterior options, and avionics upgrades.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Ingenio Arms Collins CMS with Tablet Mounts
The Montreal-based manufacturer introduced tablet arms and holders optimized for Rockwell Colins cabin management systems.
Regulations and Government
AviationManuals, AeroEx Partner on Part-NCC
Operators unfamiliar with EASA's Part NCC regulations can get help with compliance through an AviationManuals, AeroEx partnership.
Avionics
EASA Approves G5000 for Beechjet/Hawker 400
Garmin dealer Sun-Air is the first European maintenance company to install a G5000 upgrade in the Beechjet 400A.
Aircraft
Pilot Report: Bombardier Challenger 350
The super-midsize model is as fun to fly in as it is to fly.
Avionics
GE Buys Into Avionica, Forms Joint Venture
GE and Avionica form joint venture to further airborne data collection and analysis.
Avionics
Garmin Updates Pilot App for Apple iOS Devices
Garmin Pilot Version 9.3 adds new weather, airspace alerting, traffic display, and extended centerline improvements.
Rotorcraft
Four Bell 505s To Deliver Soon to NAC Customers
NAC is an independent Bell representative in 13 southern African countries.
Avionics
Gulf Coast Upgrades C90A to G600 TXi
The Gulf Coast Avionics King Air C90A Garmin G600 TXi mod brings touchscreen technology to older airplanes.
Avionics
CMD Secures New Brazil ADS-B Out STC
A new Brazil ADS-B Out STC adds to CMD Flight Solutions's long list of approvals for Part 23 and 25 aircraft.
Avionics
Hilton Certified to AS9100 Standard
The company's EFB software has a market in GA, commercial, and military operators.
Avionics
GFC 600 Autopilot Approved in Baron 58, Cessna 340
Garmin plans to add more aircraft to the STC.
Avionics
TBM App Helps Owners Share Flight Data
The app is the first step in a line of developments from the company.
Avionics
Airspace Added To ForeFlight Profile View
ForeFlight Version 10 adds a host of new features to the popular moving-map electronic flight bag app.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Bombardier: Global 7000 Seats Bring Cloud-like Comfort
Bombardier's new "Nuage" seats for the Global 7000 break the mold in the way ergonomics inform the design of the seats.
Regulations and Government
Funding Key to Future of NextGen
A panel session at the Wings Club addressed how the aviation industry and government can work together to further NextGen developments.
Avionics
Simulator Gets Real-life Panel Upgrade
Universal EFI-890R panel upgrade is STC'd in the Dash 8 and now getting installed in FlightSafety's Dash 8 simulator.
Charter & Fractional
Jiangsu Jet Signs Up for Jeppesen Operator Platform
Jiangsu Jet signed a three-agreement for the Jeppesen Operator business aviation information platform.
Charter & Fractional
National Airways Survives in Challenging Market
Lanseria, South Africa-based National Airways offers a full menu of business aviation services.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Avion Pacific Partners with AirFinance
The companies aim to make it easier to obtain financing for aircraft purchases in China.
Regulations and Government
CAAC Forum Celebrates General Aviation Progress in China
The 2018 ABACE show is a gathering place for aviation-focused people and companies.
Aircraft
Pair of Falcons Poised on Dassault Display
Dassault brought two Falcon jets to the ABACE static display, a 7X and an 8X.
UAS Grows Evolution Software Suite
The Evolution software suite was introduced in 2016 and encompasses all aspects of UAS services.
Avionics
Avionica, L2 Secure AML-STC for MiniQAR Installs
The STC package is designed for Part 23 turboprops and light jets.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
AirSatOne Adds HTTPS Web Filtering
The new service allows AirSatOne customers better control of internet access security.
Avionics
Elbit Completes Purchase of Universal Avionics
Elbit Systems said it paid approximately $120 million for Universal Avionics Systems.
Avionics
Guardian Panels Now Fit iPhone X, iPad Pro
Guardian's new 10.5-inch iPad Pro and iPhone X smartPanel Mounts include cooling fans.
Avionics
Aspire 400 Satcom Serves Cabin and Cockpit
The Aspire 400 SwiftBroadband satcom is a "quick and easy" upgrade for replacement of older Honeywell MCS-7000 and -7200 satcoms.
