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
FreeFlight Readies 5G-interference-resistent Radar Altimeters
FreeFlight Systems expects to receive FAA TSO approval of its Terrain series 5G-resistant radar altimeters shortly.
Avionics
GPS Antenna Coupler Prevents Test Interference
CCX's new antenna coupler facilitates testing of GPS receivers while avoiding interference with nearby aircraft.
Avionics
Five Flight Deck Instruments Join Mid-Continent's Flex Family
Mid-Continent Instruments unveiled five new instruments in its Flex family of customizable aircraft instrumentation.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
True Blue Outlines New Power Products
True Blue Power unveiled a new AC-to-AC frequency converter and wireless chargers for cabin installations.
Avionics
Thommen Targets CRT-to-LCD Upgrade Market
Thommen is expanding its LCD manufacturing capabilities to deliver more LCDs for retrofit of aircraft with CRT-type displays.
Garmin Adds Touchscreen to Topline Aviator Watch
Garmin's new D2 Mach 1 watch adds a touchscreen and new functions such as information about glide distance and time.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Alto Puts VIP in Control of Audio Experience
Alto Aviation's latest upgrade adds custom control of audio acoustic modes for business jet VIPs.
Avionics
ForeFlight Raises Prices; Enhances W&B and Hazard Advisor
ForeFlight has raised prices and released new weight and balance and hazard advisor features.
Aircraft
Unleaded Avgas Effort Kicks Into Gear
The Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions initiative held a meeting March 16-17 to advance the elimination of lead from avgas.
Rotorcraft
Vita Inclinata Returns with Hoist, Sling Load Stabilizer
The problem of how to stop a sling load from spinning has been solved by Vita Inclinata.
Aircraft
FlightSafety To Train Lilium eVTOL Pilots
FlightSafety International will provide mixed-reality training devices and training services for pilots who will be flying the Lilium Jet.
Rotorcraft
Paraclete Adds Wireless Comm to Helo Pilot Helmets
Paraclete and Global-Sys are working together to provide wireless communications for helicopter helmets.
Rotorcraft
ForeFlight Enhances Features for Helicopter Pilots
Helicopter operators have access to many new features available in the ForeFlight moving-map app.
Maintenance and Modifications
Winglet-equipped King Air Shows Efficiency Gains
A Tamarack-modified King Air 350 flew two long-distance flights to try and set a city-pair record.
Avionics
Hands On: Garmin Smart Glide
Smart Glide is another tool in Garmin's box of Autonomi safety products and helps lower pilot workload during an engine-out emergency.
Aircraft
Real-world Ops: Tamarack Winglets Boost CJ Performance
James Benham shows how Tamarack Aerospace's winglet mod enhances performance—and sustainability—of his CitationJet.
Aircraft
Honda Aircraft CEO Michimasa Fujino To Retire March 31
Michimasa Fujino will continue as an advisor to Honda Aircraft after retiring.
Fuel
FAA, Industry Partner on Eagle Unleaded Avgas Initiative
Although the FAA-industry Eagle initiative aims to eliminate leaded avgas by 2030, unleaded aviation gasoline already exists.
Aircraft
Eve Sees ‘Massive Market’ for APAC Urban Air Mobility
Evtol developer Eve signed LOIs for up to 90 more aircraft at the Singapore Airshow, bringing its order total to 1,785 worth $5.4 billion.
Training and Workforce
Red 6 Demos Augmented Reality Combat Training
Combat readiness is critical for any air force, and Red 6 aims to improve fighter pilots' skills with augmented reality training.
Avionics
Hainan Airlines Picks Collins Pitot, Air Data Sensors
Collins Aerospace pitot and air data sensors will be retrofitted to 500 Hainan Airlines aircraft.
Singapore Banks on Sustainable Future
Airbus and Singapore's airport and aviation authority will study how to design hydrogen fuel infrastructure at complex airports.
Aircraft
HondaJet Joins Singapore Airshow Business Jet Lineup
Thailand HondaJet flies to Singapore Airshow
Engines
ST Engineering Highlights Variety of Technology Solutions
ST Engineering has the largest pavilion in the Singapore Airshow exhibit hall, where it is highlighting aviation, defense, and smart city solutions.
Training and Workforce
Flight Training in Asia Continues Growth Trajectory
Training providers such as CAE see enormous opportunity for growth as pandemic restrictions ease around the world.
Spirits Soar at Singapore Airshow 2022
The organizers of the 2022 Singapore Airshow expressed optimism about the event's opportunity to help propel growth in the Asia-Pacific aerospace sector.
Airports
Partners Adding Airstrip Information to Nav Databases
The Recreational Aviation Foundation, Avidyne, and Jeppesen have teamed up to add public and private airstrips to Jeppesen Nav Databases.
Avionics
Garmin D2 Air X10 Watch Adds Voice, Phone Functions
The updated Garmin D2 Air X10 smartwatch adds new phone calling and voice assistant features as well as longer battery life.
Avionics
CCX T-RX Avionics Tester Approved for Sale in Europe
CCX Technologies' T-RX Avionics Radio Tester is now available for purchase in Europe.
Garmin Updates InReach Mini Iridium Satcom
The inReach Mini 2 satellite communications device is now available from Garmin and offers increased battery life and access to more satellite networks.
