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
CMD Expands ADS-B AML STC to Part 23 Turbines
The CMD Flight Solutions AML STC brings ADS-B Out solutions to more than 70 makes and models of Part 23 turbine aircraft.
Avionics
Gogo Joining The Weather Co.’s Turbulence Pirep Network
Gogo Business Aviation and The Weather Company are collaborating on delivery of real-time turbulence intensity information to pilots and dispatchers.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Delta Private Jets Plans Fleet-wide Gogo Biz 4G Service
The Delta Air Lines subsidiary plans to install the high-speed Gogo Biz 4G system on more than 70 airplanes.
Training and Workforce
AIN Bizav Blog: Training the FlightSafety Way
G550 initial type rating training at FlightSafety International's Long Beach learning center.
Avionics
Universal Avionics FMS Simplifies ADS-B Installations
The new FMS software eliminates the need to install a separate panel annunciator to highlight ADS-B transponder failure.
Van Nuys NBAA Forum Breaks Attendee, Exhibitor Records
About 2,000 people attended the NBAA Regional Forum held at Van Nuys Airport on June 9.
Training and Workforce
FlightSimCom 2016 Opens June 11 at New England Air Museum
The fourth annual FlightSimCon celebrates the world of desktop flight simulation.
Aircraft
AIN Flies HondaJet
Flying the HondaJet, it was clear that the aircraft surpasses the original published specification.
Aircraft
Textron Aviation Firms Up Plans for New Single-engine Turboprop
Textron Aviation unveiled the cabin mockup for its single-engine turboprop (SETP)
Aircraft
Citation Longitude Development Picking Up Pace
Textron Aviation offered a glimpse into the production and engineering processes supporting its newest Citation, the Longitude.
Maintenance and Modifications
Traxxall Growing Into Maintenance-tracking Market
Traxxall’s maintenance-tracking service now serves more than 300 aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dallas Aeronautics Experiencing Phenomenal Growth
Texas-based DAS specializes in composite repairs for business aircraft.
Training and Workforce
Flight Preview App Helps Pilots Pre-fly Approaches
The new Honeywell Flight Preview app for the iPad allows pilots to become familiar with the airport environment.
Training and Workforce
VisionSafe Signs Up with King Schools for EVAS Training
King Schools will host the VisionSafe EVAS training course on the King iLearn online learning platform.
Aircraft
Cirrus Single-engine Jet Is almost Market-ready
Cirrus single-engine jet is almost market-ready
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Lancair Evolution Fills Drone Flying Role
Spectral Sky is adapting the Lancair Evolution kitbuilt composite airplane to manned and unmanned UAS operations.
Avionics
New FAA Policy Simplifies ADS-B Installations
The new policy should lower the cost for ADS-B OUT and encourage operators to meet the mandate before 2020.
Accidents
AIN Blog: Risky Business (Animals in Airplanes)
Were an unrestrained dog and two cats a factor in an aircraft accident?
Aircraft
Cirrus Flies First Production Vision Jet
The first production Cirrus Vision Jet will be used for proving the jet's type-rating training program.
Safety
Upset Training in the Age of Fly by Wire
Do pilots who fly airplanes with fly-by-wire flight controls need upset prevention and recovery training?
Avionics
First LPV Approach Goes Live at Charles de Gaulle Airport
The first LPV IFR approach in Europe was flown using a Falcon 2000, ATR 42-600 and Airbus A350.
Avionics
Flightstar Receives Another Learjet 40/45 ADS-B STC
Flightstar's second option for ADS-B OUT upgrades gives Learjet 40/45 operators more choices for NextGen upgrades.
Maintenance and Modifications
NBAA Maintenance Management Event Bigger Than Ever
Business aviation maintenance managers share tips and tricks at the 2016 NBAA Maintenance Management Conference.
Maintenance and Modifications
AIN Blog: An Easy Way To Promote Safety
More aircraft and component manufacturers are publishing safety information online, and with free access.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
True Blue Power Offers New Charging Ports, Converters
The new USB charging ports provide 3 amps of power to each port, and the converters include a DC-to-DC unit and an AC-to-DC unit.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Alto Aviation Introduces New Cabin Audio Amp
The new Alto DZ-290 amplifier interfaces with new and legacy cabin entertainment systems.
Avionics
NavWorx Picks Dallas Avionics as Exclusive ADS600-B Distributor
The ADS600-B is a low-cost ADS-B OUT and IN transceiver that can integrate with an existing transponder.
Avionics
Sandel Selects Western Aircraft as Avilon Installer
The new Avilon Flight Deck will be available for all King Air models and the Beech 1900.
Rotorcraft
HeliTrak Enters R22 Autopilot Market
HeliTrak is in the final stages of certifying its Collective Pull Down system and autopilot for the Robinson R22.
Avionics
Blue Avionics BA-440 Provides Universal SBAS-FMS LPV Approach Alerting
The Blue Avionics BA-440 meets AC20-138C Mode 5 alerting requirements for LPV and ILS approaches.
