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
Maintenance and Modifications
LoPresti Receives New BoomBeam STCs
LoPresti's HID lighting systems are available for a wide variety of aircraft types, from piston singles to business jets.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Send Solutions Unveils Low-cost Airborne Texting
AirText will offer texting via Iridium satcom for five cents per message.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
FDS Developing 3D Worldwide Moving Map
The FDS do Capsule's 3D moving map will depict an exocentric view of the customer's airplane, including the model and paint scheme.
Avionics
Elliott Aviation Certifies Hawker ADS-B Solution
The STC adds both ADS-B OUT and IN for operators of the Hawker 750, 800XP, 850XP and 900XP.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gogo Biz 4G Initial Test Phase Done
The flight test in Gogo's Challenger showed that multiple sessions of movie and audio streaming are possible on the upcoming Gogo Biz 4G service.
Avionics
Esterline Korry Speeds Up Switch Manufacturing
The company can now manufacture its LED-illuminated 5/8-inch switch in just three days.
Avionics
Universal Launches FMS Upgrade Incentive for Learjet, Citation Operators
The incentives provide a credit toward upgrading to a Universal Avionics SBAS-FMS.
Avionics
Garmin Adds EASA Approval of GTN Features
The new approvals add Connext cockpit connectivity, customized holds, search patterns and more to the GTN navigators.
Avionics
Aircraft Avionics Convention Opens in Orlando
The annual avionics show is expected to attract more than 2,000 attendees and features more than 130 exhibitors.
Avionics
AIN Blog: The End of Avionics Certification for Light GA Airplanes?
The recent STC for installation of Dynon's D10A primary attitude indicator in older Piper and Cessna airplanes could lead to major changes.
Avionics
CMD Gets Nod To Pair FreeFlight GNSS with TDR-94
The STC provides a reasonably priced ADS-B OUT upgrade for more than 100 Part 25 aircraft.
Avionics
Aspen Receives STC for Backup Display
Aspen Evolution backup display replaces mechanical instruments used for backup for EFIS instrumentation.
Avionics
TrueNorth Selected To Make AeroWave Router for BendixKing
The AeroWave router is designed to work with BendixKing's low-cost, high-speed AeroWave satcom system.
Maintenance and Modifications
Alpha Systems AOA Approved for Mitsubishi MU-2
Angle-of-attack system is calibrated for approach and landing at all MU-2 flap settings.
Sanford Amendment Supports Aircraft Ridesharing Sites
Flytenow is looking for help to clarify the legality of communications about flight-sharing.
Avionics
Plates on Maps Added to FltPlan Go for Android
FltPlan.com has added a number of new features to its FltPlan Go for Android moving-map app.
Avionics
Garmin Pilot Adds Profile View to iPhone
The latest version of the Garmin Pilot iOS app includes new charts for France, a profile view for the iPhone and personal weather settings.
Security
AIN Blog: Do They Really Need To Kick Passengers Off Airliners?
The number of incidents involving disruptive passengers getting deplaned seems to be growing.
Aircraft
Pilatus PC-6 Proves Popular in China
Fuselages for Pilatus PC-6 Porters are now manufactured in Chongqing, China, by Pilatus Aircraft Industry (China).
Training and Workforce
PEA Aims East for New Student Pilots
The Daytona Beach, Florida flight academy specializes in training student pilots from all over the world.
Aircraft
First China Guimbal G2 On ABACE Static Display
The Guimbal Cabri G2 on display at ABACE belongs to X-Square Aviation, which plans to open a helicopter flight school.
Charter & Fractional
Sino Jet and Hublot Pursue Strategic Cooperation
Charter provider Sino Jet brought a Hublot-branded Embraer Legacy 650 to the ABACE 2016 static display.
Avionics
Product Review: Stratus 2S
Senior editor Matt Thurber has been flying with the Stratus 2S to get at feel for what it is like to fly with ADS-B in capability.
Aircraft
Oxai Unveils M2 Amphibian at ABACE 2016
The Shanghai-based company has been working on the M2 design for the past six years and expects to fly it in three months.
Avionics
Metrojet Signs for ArincDirect Trip Support
Hong Kong-based Metrojet will use Rockwell Collins ArincDirect for international trip support services.
Charter & Fractional
VistaJet Sees Expanding Global Opportunities
VistaJet owns all of its airplanes and believes there are big opportunities for expansion of the China charter market.
Training and Workforce
Frasca Finds Growing Simulator Market in China
Frasca simulators span the range from light single-engine airplanes to helicopters and sophisticated business jets.
Training and Workforce
Enterprising Intern Celebrates Intro to Business Aviation
Rachel Lo’s dedication to learning about business aviation led to an internship at ABACE 2016.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gogo Vision Supports Global IFE Service
Gogo’s satcom and IFE services are available for deployment worldwide.
