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
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.
Safety
GPS/GNSS Backups Tested in European Commission Trials
The European Commission Joint Research Centre has been evaluating alternative positioning, navigation, and timing (APNT) services.
Safety
Pilot Association Aims To Curb Runway Excursion Accidents
The Citation Jet Pilots Owners Association has developed a new way to help pilots avoid unnecessary go-arounds.
Avionics
FAA Issues AML-STC for Appareo AIRS-400 Data Recorder
The FAA has issued an approved model list supplemental type certificate for installation of Appareo's AIRS-400 in Part 27 helicopters.
Safety
ADS Taps Orbcomm AIS Data To Display Ship Positions
Aeronautical Data Systems and Orbcomm have partnered to provide AIS ship-position information to ADS Ergo app users.
Aircraft
Trainer Leasing Firm FlytFinance Launches
Flight schools can lease new training airplanes from FlytFinance.
Genav Aircraft Owners Get Help with AOG Alerts App
AOG Alerts is a free app designed to allow pilots stuck away from home to request help from local aviators.
Maintenance and Modifications
Tamarack Asks NTSB To Reconsider Probable Cause
Tamarack Aerospace is disputing many points in the NTSB's final report on the 2018 crash of a CitationJet equipped with Tamarack winglets.
Avionics
AGCO Plans Purchase of Appareo Systems
AGCO's acquisition of ADS-B avionics manufacturer Appareo should close in January 2022.
Owners and Operators Optimistic, but Wary
The fourth quarter results of JetNet's Business Aviation Survey show some optimism as well as caution.
Aircraft
Bizjet Deliveries To Reach Near 700 in 2021
JetNet's forecast of business jet deliveries for 2021 and 2022 remain optimistic, despite clouds on the horizon.
