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
FutureFlight
Joby Chooses Garmin G3000 Avionics Suite for eVTOL Aircraft Flight Deck
Pilots who fly Joby's new eVTOL aircraft will manage the flight via Garmin's G3000 integrated flight deck avionics suite.
Avionics
European Aircraft Can Upgrade to Garmin GI 275
The newly EASA-approved Garmin GI 275 flight displays are available for installation in a variety of aircraft types.
Avionics
Dassault Adds More Smarts to Falcon Autothrottles
Dassault flight tests so-called SmartThrottles on an experimental Falcon 7X, easing power management and enabling advanced upset recovery.
Avionics
TSO Granted for Tail-mounted ADS-B Transponder
The FAA has issued TSO authorization for the uAvionix tailBeaconX ADS-B Out transponder.
Avionics
FreeFlight Unveils Radar Altimeters that Mitigate 5G Effects
New radar altimeters from FreeFlight Systems are designed to withstand interference from 5G products.
Avionics
King Air C90, E90 Approved for GFC 600 Autopilot
The new autopilot brings modern flight control features to the King Air C90 and E90.
Avionics
Hawker 800XP Flies with InSight Flight Deck
The Universal Avionics Hawker 800XP InSight flight deck upgrade adds new life to a popular business jet.
Avionics
FreeFlight Gains Approval for Datalink ADS-B Transceivers
FreeFlight's new ADS-B Datalink transceivers are now approved for installation in more than 400 airframe types.
Avionics
Honeywell, Curtiss-Wright Certify 25-hour Voice Recorder
Honeywell and Curtiss-Wright have developed a new series of 25-hour cockpit voice and flight data recorders.
Aircraft
Honda Aircraft Starts Wing Making in New Facility
Honda Aircraft's new Greensboro, North Carolina, wing-manufacturing facility will improve manufacturing efficiency for the HondaJet.
Avionics
Aerion Picks Universal ClearVision EFVS for AS2
Universal Avionics will supply its ClearVision enhanced flight vision system for the supersonic Aerion AS2.
Aircraft
AIN Top Flight Award Winners Unveiled
The winners of the inaugural AIN Top Flight Awards represent the best in business aviation.
Airports
Oregon Board Affirms Plan for Aurora Runway Extension
A decision that affirms plans to extend the runway at Oregon's Aurora Airport could eventually see the runway grow to 6,000 feet.
Safety
Pilot Captures Video of 'Jetpack' Flying in LA Airspace
The video of what appears to be a manned jetpack shows it flying at 3,000 feet over the ocean near Palos Verdes, California.
Training and Workforce
SimAero 737-800 Simulator Approved for Upset Training
Pilots can now undergo upset training in a 737-800 simulator at SimAero's Paris training center.
Training and Workforce
Aerocor Trains 27 New Eclipse Pilots in 2020
Very light jet specialist Aerocor is seeing growing interest in its Eclipse 500/550 type rating training program.
Aircraft
Max Order Moves Alaska Airlines Towards All-Boeing Fleet
Alaska Airlines is adding new orders that will increase its Boeing 737-9 Max to 120 airplanes if all options are taken.
Avionics
Moog Buys Genesys Aerosystems
Flight control manufacturer Moog is adding to its capabilities with the purchase of Genesys Aerosystems.
FutureFlight
Embraer's Eve and Airservices Australia Collaborate on eVTOL Operations
EmbraerX subsidiary Eve and Airservices Australia are working together to create a scalable UAM framework that could work for any large metropolitan area.
Maintenance and Modifications
App Improves Traxxall User Experience
Traxxall's maintenance-tracking software offers new ways to access information through its mobile app.
Turtle Fliers Save a Large Load of Stranded Turtles
A Saab 340 was drafted to carry 120 cold-stunned turtles to aquariums in Texas.
FutureFlight
CAAM Steps Up Advanced Air Mobility Projects in Canada
Advanced air mobility is targeted to become a major part of Canada air transportation this decade.
Safety
FltPlan Adds AeroData Runway Analysis Option
FltPlan users have a new option for runway analysis and takeoff and landing performance calculations provided by AeroData.
FutureFlight
Austria Grants Trial eVTOL Flight Permit to EHang
EHang worked with Austrian partner FACC to obtain a trial flight permit to test its AAV in European airspace.
Avionics
Icon Offers G3X Upgrade for A5 Amphibian
Icon A5 buyers can now purchase an optional Garmin G3X Touch display and two-axis autopilot.
Avionics
Garmin Adds Smart Rudder Bias to Piston Twins
Smart Rudder Bias is the newest addition to the Garmin Autonomi family and brings new safety features to piston twins.
Avionics
Garmin Upgrades GTN Xi Navigators
New features for the Garmin GTN XI navigators are available with a software update.
Aircraft
EcoPulse Team Completes Preliminary Design Review
The hybrid-electric EcoPulse design, based on a TBM airframe, is being prepared for its first flight in 2022.
Aircraft
Falcon 6X Debuts in Virtual Rollout Ceremony
Dassault Aviation celebrated the rollout of the Falcon 6X, a key milestone on its path to first flight early next year.
