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&amp;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.

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Liberty Air Ventures has signed a 20-year lease for eight acres on the southwest quadrant of Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, where it plans to build a new FBO to serve piston and jet traffic. Groundbreaking is scheduled for this month, and construction should be complete in July or August, according to Liberty Air president Mary Pilgrim. The FBO will be housed in a 3,200-sq-ft terminal/office building next to a 13,000-sq-ft maintenance hangar. The fuel farm will store 20,000 gallons of jet-A and 12,000 gallons of avgas. Liberty Air also plans to offer piston and turbine aircraft maintenance, aircraft rental, aircraft storage and catering.

New developments at FBOs including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

Liberty Air planning new FBO at Savannah Airport

Liberty Air Ventures has signed a 20-year lease for eight acres on the southwest quadrant of Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, where it plans to 

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Curt Epstein

News and developments about aviation fuel, including jet fuel, aviation gasoline, and biofuel.

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

Launched in 2022, AEG Connect now has 28 members

AEG Fuel Network Expands in Oregon

A second phase of development is slated for 2027

Signature Unveils Revamped Savannah FBO

Amy Wilder

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Investment boosts PHI’s regional infrastructure

PHI Aviation Cuts Ribbon on Terminal in Houma, Louisiana

The airport becomes the first in the area to offer two FBOs

Sacramento Mather Airport Gets Second FBO Option

Aiming to be the best in a crowded market

Ambassador Jet Center Continues Improving at Dallas Executive

The network now includes Ancona and Bergamo

Italy FBO Expands with Two New Locations

$10 million development is slated for completion early next year

Utah FBO OK3 Air Starts Expansion Project

News and issues concerning the aviation charter and fractional-ownership industries and markets, including company announcements, regulations, new developments and labor issues.

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