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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Matt Thurber

Hong Kong-based Metrojet announced today that it anticipates that the FAA will grant it approval next month to maintain Embraer Lineage 1000s and Legacy 600/650s. Embraer granted authorization to Metrojet last November to be the first service center in greater China for those models. The company already holds maintenance approvals from Hong Kong, Canada, Bermuda, Isle of Man, Taiwan and Cayman.

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

Metrojet Awaits FAA Approval for Hong Kong MRO

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Charles Alcock

News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

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.

Authorization means Malaysian company is now approved by 16 national aviation regulators 

Japan Approves ExecuJet MRO for Falcon 2000EX Work

Expands company’s capabilities under Textron Aviation authorization

Gama Aviation Adds Full-service Mx for Citation XL/XLS

Jessica Reed

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

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.

Gold Star Authorized Service Center is a new tier within the Epic's aircraft support network

Epic Aircraft Taps Victory Lane as 1st Gold Star Provider

Chad Trautvetter

Modernized facility increases aircraft completions capability and brings more jobs

Gulfstream Aerospace Completes Expansion at St. Louis MRO

Amy Wilder

New base to meet customer demand and growing aircraft activity in the region

Gulfstream Expands FAST Ops in White Plains, New York

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

Facility joins company’s maintenance operations in Norwich and Glasgow

Gama Aviation’s Staverton Base Adds H145 Mx Approval

Gill by Teledyne and ADS add product offerings to PJi’s catalog

Pilot John Adds New Suppliers to E-commerce Platform

Curt Epstein

News and developments about aircraft engines, including turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft and piston.

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