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
IS&S Engine-out Autothrottle Certified in King Air
The FAA has granted an STC to IS&S covering the engine-out mode/Vmca mitigation features of its ThrustSense autothrottle.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Cybersecurity a Growing Challenge for Aviation
The aviation industry must face the growing risk of cyber attacks on its technology infrastructure, according to an Atlantic Council report.
Avionics
Garmin Certifies G1000 NXi for Embraer Phenom 100s
The G1000 NXi upgrade is now available for the Phenom 100 and will be offered for the Phenom 300 next year.
Avionics
Aspen E5 Granted EASA Approval
The Aspen E5 EFI contains the attitude indicator and directional gyro and course deviation indicator all in one display.
Avionics
Aurigny Launch Customer for ClearVision EFVS in ATR 72-600
Guernsey-based airline Aurigny has taken delivery of its first ATR 72-600 equipped with Universal Avionics' ClearVision system.
Training and Workforce
Upset Training Flies at CAE’s Dothan Center
CAE's Dothan Training Center in Alabama specializes in fixed-wing pilot training for military customers.
Training and Workforce
CAE Rising Above with Digital Intelligence
To meet the needs of growing airlines for future flight crewmembers, CAE is applying new digital tools to the training process.
Training and Workforce
FlightSafety Debuts a Smart New Way To Train
FlightSafety International's new FlightSmart program aims to provide objective feedback to improve the pilot training process.
Aircraft
Cirrus Certifying Autoland in G2 Vision Jet
The Cirrus G2 Vision Jet is gaining another key safety system with the new Safe Return Emergency Autoland becoming a standard feature.
Aircraft
Icon Aircraft: Flying into the Future
Icon Aircraft's skills at composites manufacturing bode well for a development of a new family of airplanes.
Aircraft
Vietjet Cements Order for 20 Airbus A321XLRs
Vietjet's order for A321XLRs will help the carrier modernize its fleet.
NOAA Taps Turtles Fly Too for Bicoastal Flights
Turtles Fly Too is seeking more volunteers to help with expanded flying opportunities on the U.S. West and East Coast.
Aircraft
Piper Unveils Next-gen M600 SLS
Piper's new $2.994 million M600 SLS adds Garmin Autoland, new interior options, and a new service program.
Avionics
Columbia STCs Garmin Touchscreens in Citation 500
The new STC from Columbia Avionics will help owners and operators of Citation 500s upgrade to glass avionics that interface with TCAS II.
Avionics
Autoland Is Garmin's Newest Safety Feature
Garmin's new Autoland system can avert a catastrophe when a pilot suffers incapacitation and passengers have no alternative.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Inmarsat Jet Connex Satcom Tops 600 Bizjets
Inmarsat continues to expand its Global Xpress high-speed satcom network.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Honeywell Adding Iridium Certus Connectivity
The new Iridium Certus satcom from Honeywell offers higher-speed airborne connectivity with lower hardware and airtime costs.
Avionics
Thales TopMax HUD Aims for First Bizav STC
The TopMax wearable head-up display will bring HUDs to many smaller aircraft that could not accommodate a traditional HUD.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Collects $2B in G700 Fleet Orders
Gulfstream's flagship G700 launches with orders from two fleet operators.
Wynbrandt Honored with NBAA Gold Wing Award
This year's NBAA Gold Wing award was given to James Wynbrandt for his coverage of sustainable fuel.
Avionics
Millimeter Wave Tech Powers Saab HUD
Landing in fog, rain, and clouds may become much easier with development of a new EFVS from Saab and Vu Systems.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Satcom Direct Launches Data Sync
Satcom Direct is adding new features to its SD Xperience package that will help operators manage their aircraft.
Avionics
Honeywell’s IntuVue Radar Moves to Smaller Aircraft
The new RDR-7000 radar comes with a 12-inch antenna that permits installation in smaller business and regional aircraft and helicopters.
Avionics
ForeFlight Dispatch Connects Scheduling to Mobile App
The new Dispatch flight planning service from ForeFlight solves major problems for flight department schedulers and dispatchers.
Aircraft
Falcon 6X Begins Life in Biarritz
Dassault's Biarritz plant is a key element in the company's business jet and military aircraft manufacturing process.
Aircraft
Southwest Airlines Delays Max Schedule Again
Southwest Airlines expects to have to cut 175 weekday flights through February 8 due to delays in returning the 737 Max to the air.
Aircraft
Short-field Landings in the Falcon 8X
A practice session in the Falcon 8X demonstrates the big business jet's capabilities at airports with short runways.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Notching Down a Falcon's Noise at Dassault's St. Cloud Lab
Dassault has developed skills in managing the comfort of noise levels in its quietest business jets.
Avionics
UASC Taps Employee Talent for FMS Solution
When Universal Avionics turned its employees loose to develop a new product, the results exceeded expectations.
Maintenance and Modifications
Tools, Parts Fly Out of Lufthansa Technik Additive Manufacturing Center
There are efficiency as well as cost benefits to making parts and tools using additive manufacturing techniques, according to Lufthansa Technik.
