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
Aspen Evolution Max Displays STC’d
Aspen Avionics offers a variety of configurations of its new Max displays for upgrades to aircraft equipped with standard instruments.
Maintenance and Modifications
ThrustSense Autothrottles Now Available in King Air
The Innovative Solutions & Support autothrottle system for PT6A-powered turboprops is now available in the King Air B200.
Training and Workforce
Rejecting the Takeoff the FlightSafety Way
FlightSafety's Go/No-Go Rejected Takeoff course is something that all jet pilots should experience.
Avionics
FAA OKs Garmin G5000 Retrofit for Citation Excel/XLS
Citation Excel/XLS pilots will gain many new capabilities with the G5000 avionics upgrade.
Avionics
Garmin Mainstreams G3X Touch in Part 23 Airplanes
FAA certification of Garmin's G3X Touch displays means that owners of older aircraft have lower-cost options for big safety improvements.
Aircraft
Delays Lengthen for 737 Max Return to Service
A new issue found during simulator testing will required further work to update the 737 Max's flight control software.
Avionics
FAA Issues STC with More Options for Part 25 ADS-B
A new FreeFlight Systems STC offers ADS-B compliance for MST 67A-equipped Part 25 jets.
Maintenance and Modifications
Garmin Adds Turbine Engine Monitoring on TXi Displays
EIS capability on Garmin's TXi displays is now available for PT6A-powered single-engine turboprops.
Training and Workforce
Women are Winners in CAE Flight Scholarship
CAE is trying to increase diversity among the pilot population with its new scholarship program.
Rotorcraft
Van Horn Aviation Makes Paris Debut
Van Horn's composite rotor blades last longer and are more durable than metal blades.
Aircraft
Eviation's Alice To Fly This Year
The all-electric Eviation Alice regional airliner is nearly ready for first flight, planned for later this year.
Aircraft
Rolls-Royce Buying Siemens eAircraft Business
Rolls-Royce is buying the eAircraft business that Siemens launched to develop and manufacture electric power technology.
Avionics
Airbus Picks Thales FlytX Suite for H160M
The new Thales FlytX avionics suite combines touchscreen technology with artificial intelligence helping pilots fly more efficiently.
Avionics
Avionica's New Terminal Makes Dual-dissimilar Satcom Possible
Avionica is introducing a new SwiftBroadband satcom terminal, as well as an STC for new cybersecurity features.
Avionics
ACSS SafeRoute+ Brings ADS-B In Benefits to Airlines
The latest version of ACSS's SafeRoute software offers new functionality on flight deck displays.
Avionics
Universal Avionics Presents New Way To FMS
A new software-based FMS from Universal Avionics promises to simplify avionics design and improve the user interface.
Avionics
FAA Advises Operators on Flight Plans Without GPS
The FAA is reminding pilots that flight plans must accurately reflect the current equipment available on the aircraft.
Avionics
Pilots, OEMs Dealing with Collins GPS Issue
The Collins GPS outage is disrupting operations of aircraft equipped with certain GPS receivers, but it may be resolved soon.
Avionics
Collins GPS Receivers Suffer Reception Outage
GPS problems have occurred in some aircraft equipped with Collins Aerospace GPS receivers.
NetJets: Behind the Fractional-share Curtain
A recent tour provided a look at the fractional giant as NetJets owners experience it.
Aircraft
Bye and BlackBird Agree on Electric Airplane Buy
BlackBird Air believes that electric airplanes will help lower barriers to entry for general aviation travelers.
Avionics
ForeFlight Adds Takeoff/Landing Performance
ForeFlight's new runway performance feature will encourage pilots to calcuate performance more often.
Safety
DEF Contamination Downs Two Citations
Yet another incident of diesel exhaust fluid contamination nearly caused two Citation 550s to crash.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Flying with ViaSat Ka-band Satcom
The author experiences a flight in an Embraer Praetor 600 equipped with ViaSat's new Ka-band Satcom.
Avionics
Universal Avionics Sees Growing Upgrade Activity
Avionics Manufacturer Universal Avionics anticipates growing European interest in new navigation equipment.
Maintenance and Modifications
Textron Aviation Recommends Flightdocs
Flightdocs and Textron Aviation are offering a free year of service to buyers of factory-new and preowned business aircraft.
Airports
Jersey’s Tower Backed by Remote Tower System
Frequentis technology was employed in Jersey Airport's new contingency remote tower system.
Fuel
Sustainable Fuel Powers Flights to Geneva
While demand for sustainable alternative jet fuel is tiny now, publicity about the benefits will help promote its use.
Avionics
Collins Touchscreens Proliferating in Flight Decks
EASA certification has been granted for the Collins Pro Line Fusion upgrade in the Citation CJ3, and is expected soon for the Challenger 604.
