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
Accidents
AIN Blog: Bye-bye Medical Privacy
The recent Germanwings accident may have a profound and negative effect on pilot medical privacy.
Maintenance and Modifications
Textron Aviation Adds Hawkers to ProAdvantage Mx Plan
Expanded coverage applies to the Hawker 750, 800, 850 and 900, as well as the Hawker 400XP.
ATC
NextGen Workshop Outlines Future ATC Functions
The AIN Business Aviation NextGen Workshop was held in partnership with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Leadership Conference Aims To Inspire Future Leaders
This year’s NBAA Leadership Conference was held in Tucson and brought together a cross section of business aviation personnel.
Avionics
Surface Pro 3 Moving into Mostly Commercial Cockpits
The Surface Pro 3 offers an alternative to the iPad, but not much aviaton-focused software is available on that platform.
Safety
Aviation Technology Debuts AltAlert Personal Cabin Pressure Monitor
The portable device can help pilots detect cabin pressurization failure before hypoxia sets in.
Charter & Fractional
Jaunt Launch Aims To Unseat Charter Brokers
The new service from the founder of SkyAngels is designed to connect charter clients and operators.
Safety
AIN Blog: Uncage the Drones!
Drone cages are all the rage at air shows, but are they really necessary?
Avionics
Garmin Outlines Path for Meeting ADS-B OUT Mandate
The GTX 3000 and GDL 88 have the capability to broadcast position on both approved ADS-B frequencies, ensuring visibility to all ADS-B In equipped general
Avionics
Gulf Coast Transforms Citation 501 Cockpit
The company's cockpit upgrade interfaces with the aircraft's legacy autopilot, radar and Tcas.
Avionics
Satcom Direct Offers Fans Testing
The service is available at no cost to FlightDeck Freedom subscribers.
Avionics
Marenco Selects Sagem for SKYe SH-09 Helicopter
Sagem will provide its ICDS 8A PFD and engine monitoring system.
Avionics
ADS-B OUT AML STC Approved for Part 25 Bizjets
The DO260B-compliant solution offers a relatively low-cost way for older business jets and turboprops to meet the ADS-B OUT mandate.
Avionics
AIN Blog: Welcome to Aviation, Apple Watch
The new Apple Watch is going to lead to interesting and compelling new aviation applications for Apple device users.
Training and Workforce
AIN Blog: Recharging the Rotorcraft Batteries
A short flight is all it takes to get ready for this year's Helicopter Association International Heli-Expo show.
Avionics
Rockwell Collins Displaying Flyable Pro Line Fusion Demonstrator
The flyable demonstrator is equipped with a cyclic and collective and will give showgoers a taste of cockpits of the future.
Avionics
Archangel Sensors Replace Costly Gyros
The company’s AHRS and ADAHRS sensors are available for a growing number of aircraft types.
Airports
Santa Monica Airport Lease Rates Would Skyrocket Under Commission Plan
The city could earn an additional $8.9 million a year by raising lease rates.
ATC
NetJets and FAA Sign NextGen Implementation MoU
Under the five-year MoU, NetJets will work with Ohio State University on analyzing airspace operations data and NextGen implementation.
Avionics
Sidesticks Shine in G500 Sim Flight
Gulfstream’s new jets have vastly improved cockpit ergonomics thanks to active control sidesticks.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
NoFlyZone Offers Drone Privacy Zones for Homeowners
NoFlyZone data will be used in geo-fencing software that restricts where drones can fly.
Avionics
Aireon’s Free Alert Service Finds HQ in Ireland
Alert is a free service for rescue agencies, ATC providers or operators that need the location and last flight track of ADS-B-equipped aircraft.
Avionics
Wearable 'Glass Cockpit' In Airborne Testing
The Glass4Flight application provides heading, speed, altitude, time, route, traffic and other information in a hands-free environment.
Airports
Clay Lacy Breaks Ground on $10M Expansion at Van Nuys
South campus will add a modern FBO terminal to the company’s flagship location, two new hangars, office space and training facilities.
Avionics
L-3 Unveils Full Set of Lynx ADS-B Systems
The Lynx MultiLink Surveillance System ADS-B transceivers fill the mandate for a variety of aircraft types.
Charter & Fractional
Mach One Carves Out Charter Niche Built on Loyalty
The Chino, Calif., charter provider operates 10 jets and most of its trips serve charter broker Sentient Jet.
Accidents
AIN Blog: What's Wrong With Pilot Training?
The aviation industry has an opportunity to provide pilot training that could prevent the kinds of accident that have been happening.
Charter & Fractional
Acana Outlines Charter Broker Issues
At the NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers conference, the Air Charter Association of North America held a meeting on broker best practices.
Fuel
Avianis Integrates with FuelerLinx
The Avianis client-relations platform can now accept fuel-management requests from the FuelerLinx fuel-management service.
Rotorcraft
Heli-Expo 2015 Alighting in Orlando
This year’s Heli-Expo show will feature more than 60 helicopters on static display and more than 700 exhibitors.
