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
Safety
JumpSeat App Seeks To Supplement Notams
The new JumpSeat app provides a simple way for pilots to share important information about airports anywhere in the world.
Engines
Bizjet Proves Worth on Regional Roadshow
Sean Lynch is building a successful business by using a classic jet for face-to-face sales calls.
Avionics
Garmin Secures Flight Deck for Electric Airliner
Heart Aerospace has selected Garmin's G3000 avionics suite for its ES-19 electric regional airliner.
Aircraft
Hands On: Flying the Joby Simulator
AIN editor-in-chief Matt Thurber felt instantly comfortable flying the Joby eVTOL aircraft flight simulator.
Avionics
Honeywell Adds Layers to GPS Anti-jam Prevention
In partnership with InfiniDome, Honeywell is further developing more comprehensive layers of GPS anti-jamming protection.
General Atomics Promotes Integrated View
The GA-ASI STARE uses artificial intelligence to warn users about anomalous behaviors by potential bad actors.
Collins and Raytheon Show Breadth of Products
Collins and Raytheon Technologies offer a wide variety of commercial and military aerospace products to Middle East customers.
Thales Ground Master 400 Alpha Reaches Farther
The new Thales Ground Master 400 Alpha radar extends detection range as far as 515 km.
Safety
Collins Sees Path To Spotting Pilot Fatigue
Collins and Seeing Machines are developing fatigue-management solutions using eye-measurements to evaluate pilot alertness.
Aircraft
Hands On: SkyCourier Lab Simulator
A flying session in Textron Aviation's SkyCourier lab simulator revealed interesting characteristics of this heavy-duty load-hauler.
Avionics
NAA and Garmin Celebrate Collier Trophy Award
At the Ritz-Carlton in Arlington, Virginia, aviation dignitaries gathered to celebrate the awarding of the Collier Trophy to Garmin's Autoland system.
Avionics
FAA Issues SAIB on 5G Radio Altimeter Interference
The issue of 5G cellular network interference with radio altimeters continues to draw attention from the FAA.
Avionics
Honeywell Forge Solves FANS Reporting Problem
Honeywell's Forge platform offers a simple way for datalink customers to monitor FANS performance.
BACE 2021 Celebrates Bizav's Return
The 2021 edition of NBAA-BACE welcomed exhibitors and attendees to the Las Vegas Convention Center's new West Hall.
Regulations and Government
AINsight: FAA Should Get Serious about Alaska Safety
It’s time for action, not more studies, when it comes to aviation safety in Alaska.
FutureFlight
Autonomous Aircraft Could Expand the Aviation Ecosystem
Reliable Robotics is making steady progress toward certification of its autonomous technology for the Cessna Caravan single-engine turboprop.
Former EDS Pilot, Aviation Manager Scott Miller Dies
Scott Miller, a pilot and former flight department manager for EDS, died on September 27.
Safety
Citation Jet Pilots Gather for Annual Confab
The Citation Jet Pilots Association's annual meeting was held in Indian Wells, California, with Citations landing at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport.
FutureFlight
UP.Partners Closes $230 Million Future Mobility Fund
UP.Partners has closed its venture capital fund with $230 million raised to invest in start-ups in various areas of mobility, including aerial, maritime, and ground vehicles and technologies.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Jet Edge Jumps First in Line for Gogo 5G
Jet Edge International will be launch customer for Gogo 5G and plans to upgrade 50 large-cabin jets to the high-speed service.
Avionics
ForeFlight Apps Add New Integrated Features
ForeFlight's enhancements to its Dispatch and Mobile applications help operators plan trips more efficiently.
Avionics
IS&S Expands Autothrottle Tech to CitationJets
IS&S is expanding development of autothrottles to the Cessna CitationJet family.
Avionics
Litef INS Certified on Latitude, Sovereign+
Litef's MEMS-based LCR-100N is now certified in the Citation Latitude and Sovereign+, enabling RNP AR approach capability.
Aircraft
Honda Aircraft Unveils 2600 ‘Concept’ Jet
Honda Aircraft's conceptual HondaJet 2600 boasts midsize-jet range and cabin amenities, but with a light jet class airframe.
Training and Workforce
FlightSafety, GE Partner on C-FOQA for Pilot Training
Actual flight data from GE Digital's C-FOQA program will enable FlightSafety International to improve pilot training using real-world scenarios.
Charter & Fractional
Advanced Air Adds To Hawthorne Airport Footprint
Advanced Air has transformed the formerly sleepy Hawthorne Airport into one of the Los Angeles area's premier destinations.
Training and Workforce
FlightSafety Advances Training Technology
As business aviation picks up speed, training provider FlightSafety is experiencing rapid growth.
Avionics
Genesys, JetTech Partner on S-TEC 5000 Citation STCs
Genesys Aerosystems is partnering with JetTech to develop new supplemental type certificates for Cessna Citations.
Avionics
Collins Launches Izon 'Easy Button' for Bizav Operators
Collins Aerospace is consolidating services for business aviation into a single platform called Izon.
Maintenance and Modifications
King Airs To Get Tamarack Winglet Treatment
Tamarack Aerospace has picked the Beechcraft King Air 200 and 300 series as the next candidate for its active winglet modification.
