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
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.
Avionics
Embraer Phenom 100/300 Get Garmin G1000 NXi Upgrade
The Phenom 100 and 300 will be upgradeable to the G1000 NXi flight deck starting in the first quarter of 2019.
Avionics
Stevens Aviation Sees Strong Growth in G1000 Upgrades
Stevens Aviation has done more than 40 King Air G1000 upgrades and has more in the pipeline.
Avionics
406Day Highlights Emergency Beacon Benefits
On April 6, the benefits of 406-MHz emergency beacon technology are highlighted during 406Day—Beacon Awareness Day.
Avionics
ForeFlight Releases Flight-planning Improvements
ForeFlight Version 9.6 adds new flight-planning capabilities to the popular electronic flight bag app.
Aircraft
A Long Trip in a TBM 910
AIN editor-in-chief Matt Thurber accompanied a TBM pilot on a delivery flight from Tarbes, France, to Camarillo, California.
Avionics
Garmin Gains More GFC 500 Autopilot Approvals
The approvals allow installation of the GFC 500 autopilot in Beechcraft Bonanzas and Piper PA28s.
Avionics
Thommen ADCs Support Supersonic Flying
The new capabilities include support for supersonic flight and angle-of-attack (AOA) computations.
Avionics
Mid-Continent Intros MD32 Magnetometer
The new magnetometer delivers independent attitude, altitude, airspeed, vertical trend, slip, and heading information.
Avionics
Jeppesen, Bad Elf Simplify Database Updates
Bad Elf's Wombat wireless device works with Jeppesen's new iOS-based JDM to facilitate avionics database updates.
Avionics
Wingtip ADS-B Solution Nearing Certification
SkyBeacon and SkySensor wingtip ADS-B solution makes installation of ADS-B Out and In simple.
Avionics
Latitude’s ENode To Acquire Twin-turbine Data
ENode is designed to enable engine condition trend monitoring (ECTM), flight data monitoring (FDM), and fuel management.
Maintenance and Modifications
Meet the Mod Masters: Hampton Aviation
Modifications include anti-skid brakes and electric air conditioning.
Avionics
Trig Avionics Speeds Up ADS-B Installs
Trig's Express Lane Service can lower ADS-B installation time to just five to eight hours.
Avionics
Chicago Jet Approved for Universal ATN B1 AML STC
Chicago Jet's FANS/CPDLC STC has been updated to meet Europe's ATN B1 mandate.
Avionics
FreeFlight Adds Twin-turboprop ADS-B Solution
The Avail ADS-B Out/In solution is designed for owners of popular twin-engine turboprops.
Avionics
JetTech: STC Soon for G700 TXi in Citations
JetTech is expanding STCs for installation of modern displays and avionics in older Citations.
Avionics
SmartSky Lite Bringing 4G to Smaller Aircraft
SmartSky is preparing for the official launch of its air-to-ground network during 2018.
Avionics
Aspen Avionics Joins Low-cost PFD Market
Aspen's new E5 dual electronic flight instrument retails for $4,995.
Avionics
Honeywell Adds Iridium Next to Satcom Lineup
Honeywell's new Aspire 150 and 350 Iridium satcom hardware includes a built-in router.
Avionics
Las Vegas Welcomes AEA Convention and Trade Show
More than 1,600 are expected to attend the AEA 61st Annual International Convention & Trade Show in Las Vegas.
