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
Product Support Survey: Part 2, Avionics
Last year’s leaders hold their positions in the avionics and cabin electronics categories.
Safety
AINsight: Time Out for Safety
Taking a time out for safety might help stop the clock on a potentially disastrous occurrence.
FBOs
Jet Aviation Previews New TEB Hangar
The new Jet Aviation hangar at Teterboro is designed to accommodate the largest modern large-cabin jets.
Avionics
New Android Version of WingX Released
The free upgrade offers numerous improvements for Android users.
Avionics
Garmin Pilot Integrated with FltPlan
PDC and eAPIS services are now available for U.S. operators.
Avionics
Automatic Landing Tested in DA42
A German university has achieved an automatic landing in a light airplane using vision-assisted navigation.
Avionics
ICAO Bulletin Caps NAT Region Datalink Altitude
The new cap on NAT Region datalink mandate altitude will help operators of older business jets that can climb above FL410 before entering NAT airspace.
Rotorcraft
Airwolf Adds FAA-approved Bell 407 Main Rotor Elastomerics
Airwolf Aerospace's new elastomeric bearings for the Bell 407 main rotor head offer operators a lower-cost option for replacement parts.
Aircraft
AIN Product Support Survey Part I: Aircraft
Dassault Falcon takes the top spot for jets, while Mitsubishi maintains that position among t-props.
Aircraft
Honda Aircraft Breaks Ground on Wing/Parts Facility
Honda Aircraft's new $15.5 million facility in Greensboro, North Carolina, will speed up lead time between order and delivery.
Aircraft
Icon Aircraft Delivers 100th A5
Icon Aircraft's production rates are accelerating as the 100th A5 is delivered.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
CCX Release Cybersecurity Hardware for Aircraft
CCX's new AP-250 cyber security appliance is designed to prevent malicious attacks on airborne networking systems.
Avionics
Garmin Expands Avionics Offerings
Many of Garmin's new avionics products are available as upgrades for a variety of older and newer aircraft.
Regulations and Government
Call Direct for IFR Clearances from Non-tower Airports
To obtain IFR clearances at non-tower airports, pilots need to call the overlying ARTCC or approach control facility and not Leidos Flight Service.
Avionics
GE, Lufthansa Systems Sync FMS with EFB
Airlines can now share information between GE FMSs and Lufthansa Systems' Lido EFB applications.
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.
