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 ADS-B Solution Receives Further Approvals
Most business aircraft and regional airliners are now covered by a CMD Flight Solutions AML STC for ADS-B OUT.
Avionics
Jeppesen Releases New Tools for FliteDeck Pro App
Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro offers significant EFB functionality on both Apple iPad and Microsoft Windows 10 tablet computers.
Avionics
Baron API Offers Weather Cross-section
The service provides detailed weather information for every altitude between takeoff and landing.
Avionics
Flying Node Network Marks First Flight Test
Airborne Wireless Network seeks to create a "digital superhighway in the sky."
Paris Salon Swelters and Surprises
The Paris Air Show never fails to thrill the crowds that flock to the biennial aerospace extravaganza.
Avionics
Astronautics Demos RoadRunner Skills
The RoadRunner EFI can easily replace outdated, expensive-to-maintain flight instruments.
Rotorcraft
Leonardo Logs Sales to LCI and Sino-US
The value of the combined orders for new Leonardo helicopters adds up the $231 million.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Lazard Exec Sees Growing M&A Opportunities
After record-breaking years in 2015 and 2016, the jury is still out on the amount of aerospace M&A that will take place in 2017.
Aircraft
Embraer Logs Further E-Jets Orders
The Brazilian manufacturer's commercial aircraft backlog now stands at about $3 billion.
Aircraft
Tata, Lockheed Martin Agree on India F-16 Production
The agreement will allow India “to produce, operate and export F-16 Block 70” models.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Rockwell Collins and Comlux Sign Cabin Solution LOI
The agreement leverages Rockwell Collins's expertise with interior systems, thanks to its purchase of B/E Aerospace in April.
Aircraft
Embraer Demo Flight Highlights KC-390 Capabilities
Embraer expects to begin deliveries of the KC-390 to the Brazilian air force in 2018.
Aircraft
Debutantes Take Bow at Paris Salon
The list of new aircraft that were flown to the Paris Air Show is surprisingly large this year.
Avionics
Rockwell Collins Introduces Airbus Comms Solutions
The new aircraft-tracking system and messaging solution will help Airbus operators fly more safely and efficiently.
Aircraft
Elixir Aims New Design at EASA-LSA Market
The new Elixir two-seater will fly for up to seven hours on a 110-liter (29-gallon) tank of fuel.
Aircraft
King Airs and Caravans Serve Special Mission Needs
Textron Aviation's line of special mission aircraft range from the Cessna 172 to its largest jets.
Avionics
Avionica STC Connects Aircraft Wirelessly
Avionic's avWiFi router is now STC approved for a number of Boeing types as well as the DHC-8-200.
Airports
AIN Blog: We Shouldn't Say Goodbye To So Many Airports
The U.S. is losing too many airports, and the big reason is lack of support from local communities.
Accidents
Lessons Learned From Execuflight Accident, Says Company President
Execuflight is beefing up its safety processes as a result of the fatal accident in November 2015.
Avionics
ForeFlight Performance Planning Goes Live
ForeFlight's new Performance Plus tier adds flight planning for high-performance aircraft.
Airports
City Picks Option for Runway-shortening Project
The option selected by the City of Santa Monica would see the remaining 3,500 feet of runway centered where the existing runway is located.
Airports
Universal uvGo App Moves to Apple Phones
The Universal Weather and Aviation uvGo app will be available on the iPhone this summer.
Maintenance and Modifications
Advent Aircraft Earns STCs for Anti-skid Braking
Advent's anti-skid braking system for the PC-12 was certified in April and is now available for installation by Advent dealers.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
BizjetMobile Solves Low-cost Connectivity Conundrum
BizjetMobile offers three solutions to help keep airborne connectivity costs as low as possible.
Avionics
TrueNorth Adds Voice to Data Link Unit
The DLU-vox can be used for datalink communications via ACARS, ADS-C (contract), and CPDLC (controller-pilot datalink communications
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Inmarsat Adds Rockwell Collins as Global Xpress VAR
Rockwell Collins will be a value-added reseller of Global Xpress high-speed satcom under an agreement with Inmarsat.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
ArincDirect Aims for Next Generation Flight Services
Rockwell Collins's ArincDirect is focusing on integration, innovation and cabin services.
Avionics
L3’s Display Simplifies Cockpit Upgrades
The L3 Aviation Products EFI-650 is TSO approved and installable via an approved model list supplement type certificate.
Maintenance and Modifications
ATP's Custom Alerting Reduces Discrepancy Downtime
The new custom alerting feature in ATP's ChronicX emails notifications automatically about recurring defects.
