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
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.
Avionics
Elbit Systems Buying Universal Avionics
The acquisition has been approved by the applicable government agencies and is expected to close within weeks.
Avionics
DAC International STCs Litef AHRS for Citation 560s
DAC International's new STC covers installation of the Northrop Grumman Litef LCR-100 AHRS in Citation 560 models.
Avionics
Chicago Jet STCs Latitude DL150 as FANS Datalink
The installation of the TSO'd Latitude Technologies DL150 Satellite Data Unit expands options for installations of FANS upgrades.
Safety
League of Extraordinary Mariners, Aviators Discuss Ditching
The "Joint Oceanic Search and Rescue Conference" brought together mariners and flight crew to discuss over-ocean emergencies.
Aircraft
Advent Unveils Electric Power Brakes Concept
Manufacturers of new aircraft are the target market for ePBS, the new electric power brake system developed by Advent Aircraft Systems.
Rotorcraft
Helicopters Inc. Signs for Two Bell 505s
The Cahokia, Illinois helicopter operator operates more than 70 aircraft in 35 cities.
Avionics
Rockwell Collins Deploys Next-gen Cockpit Displays
Rockwell Collins introduced new next-generation cockpit displays at Heli-Expo 2018.
ATC
End of ATC Privatization Energizes HAI
With Congress ending its effort to privatize the U.S. ATC system, longer-term funding for the FAA is the next step.
Regulations and Government
Shuster Signals End to ATC Privatization Battle
The sudden change of heart means that Rep. Bill Shuster's efforts to pass H.R. 2997 have ended, for now.
Avionics
Garmin G500H Adds Touchscreen TXi Displays
The new G500H TXi displays bring touchscreens into helicopter cockpits.
Smooth, Quiet Flight in Bell’s 429
Bell 429 demo flight at Heli-Expo 2018
Avionics
Astronautics Connectivity Hardware Testing Begins
Astronautics is at Heli-Expo 2018 with its new air-ground communications system, RoadRunner EFI, and multifunction display system.
Avionics
Garmin Enters Rotorcraft Flight Control System Market
The new Garmin GFC 600H flight control system brings modern capabilities to the retrofit market.
Avionics
Garmin Brings G1000H NXi to Rotorcraft Market
The helicopter version of Garmin's G1000 avionics suite is now available in the NXi version, with new dual-core processors and other advanced features.
Rotorcraft
Recon is Honeywell's next-gen HUMS
Honeywell's latest health and usage monitoring system processes data much faster, enabling real-time sharing with operators and maintainers.
Avionics
Helicopter Flight Control System Is a First for Garmin
Garmin's new GFC 600H helicopter flight control system brings new safety features to the light helicopter market.
Avionics
FBO Link App Puts Wi-Fi To Work
Pilots can download FBO Link for free and use it to access D-ATIS and weather information on Wi-Fi-equipped aircraft.
