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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Communications equipment manufacturer Outerlink is now a value-added reseller for satcom provider Iridium. This enables Outerlink to sell Iridium Certus airtime for government users in aviation, internet of things, and land mobile markets. The company also has secured a four-year, $26 million strategic funding increase contract from Air Force Global Strike Command to supply Outerlink’s IRIS Iridium Certus communications products for the B-52 Stratofortress.

News and developments about everything that goes into the cabin of an aircraft, from floor coverings to headliners, with a special emphasis on in-flight entertainment, communications and other electronics for passengers. If it is in the cabin of an aircraft, it’s covered here.

Iridium Adds Outerlink as Value-added Reseller for Certus Airtime

The VAR designation enables sales to government users

Outerlink secured a $26 million strategic funding increase control from Air Force Global Strike Command to supply IRIS Iridium Certus communications products. 

Iridium Adds Outerlink as Value-added Reseller

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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.

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Charles Alcock

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 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.

AIX show survey finds over 80% of respondents say current business jet interiors are outdated

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F/Lab Stone Inlay debuts for commercial aviation

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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.

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System runs on Viasat's GX satellite network and provides high-speed broadband connectivity

Gogo Plane Simple Satcom STC’d for GV/G550

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Jessica Reed

Product is designed to serve both retrofit and new completion markets

Rosen Aviation Launches Standalone 4K Smart Map Box

New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.

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