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 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.
Safety
AIN Blog: Icon's Liability-limiting Purchase Agreement
The move by Icon Aircraft to control numerous aspects of ownership of its A5 amphibious airplane seems heavy handed to many industry watchers.
Aircraft
Gulfstream G600 Might Take to the Sky Late This Year
Gulfstream is making good progress with certification work for the G500 and G600.
Charter & Fractional
Hongkong Jet To Acquire Asia Jet
After the purchase of Asia Jet by Hongkong Jet, the two companies will still be run as separate entities.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Still Growing Strong in China
Gulfstream’s market share in China is now more than 65 percent for large-cabin business jets.
Maintenance and Modifications
Radical Winglets Save Serious Money
Aviation Partners recommends early planning if you want its winglets on your BBJ–ready to save significant amounts of fuel.
Aircraft
Bombardier Preparing for Further Growth in China
The manufacturer’s newest service center is the Bombardier Tianjin Aviation Services Co., scheduled to open later this year.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gogo Vision Supports Global IFE Service
Gogo’s satcom and IFE services are available for deployment worldwide.
Safety
Aircraft Performance Group’s iPreFlight App Ideal for China Operators
The iPreFlight iPad app includes runway analysis and weight-and-balance calculations, optimizing business jet payload capability.
Charter & Fractional
VistaJet Celebrates Record 2015
VistaJet’s 60-airplane business jet charter fleet averages less than two years old.
Training and Workforce
FlightSafety Celebrates 65th Anniversary, Expands Asia Footprint
The training company newest installation in Asia is a Sikorsky S-76C+/C++ Level D-qualified full-flight simulator.
Maintenance and Modifications
CRS Jet Spares Fills Legacy Jet Support Niche
CRS Jet Spares saw its Asia business grow 13 percent in 2015 compared to 2014.
