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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Both the Cirrus SR Series G7 piston singles and the Vision Jet G2+ have received Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) certification. The SR20 Series G7 was introduced in January and features the same flight deck as the Vision Jet G2+, making the transition from the SR a smoother task for pilots moving up to the jet.
Featuring Garmin Perspective Touch+ integrated avionics, both the SR and Vision Jet share the touchscreen controller pilot interface that was first incorporated in the jet. “This integration ensures a seamless transition for pilots moving between different Cirrus aircraft models,” according to Cirrus Aircraft.
“Pursuing TCCA certification for the newest Cirrus aircraft models, the SR Series G7 and G2+ Vision Jet, underscores our commitment to the Canadian market,” said Cirrus CEO Zean Nielsen. "This certification enables Canadian Cirrus aircraft owners to take delivery of their new Canadian-registered aircraft, further solidifying our presence in the region.”
More than 10,000 SR Series and 600 Vision Jets have been delivered. In addition to avionics and cockpit features shared with the SR Series G7, the Vision Jet G2+ has an autothrottle and Garmin’s Autoland system, which can safely land the airplane during a pilot incapacitation situation. All Cirrus airplanes are also equipped with the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System, which lowers the airplane to the ground during emergencies where a safe landing is not assured.

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