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
FlightSafety Debuts Online G550 Ground School
The online course can be used to gain credit for two days worth of classroom time during recurrent training.
L-3 Ready for Fast-approaching ADS-B Deadline
The coming deadline for ADS-B equipage means that aircraft operators need to think about upgrades.
Elite Program Gives New Life to Ex-NetJets Citation Xs
First aircraft was inducted into the Elite program last year and the second is on display this week at NBAA 2014.
Citation X Elite Adds New Life To Older Jets
As NetJets Citation Xs exit service, Textron Aviation has developed a refurb program to bring them up to modern standards.
Air BP Purchases Statoil Aviation Fuel Business
Air BP picks up 73 new airports in the Nordic countries, the Netherlands and Germany.
Landmark’s New ‘Green’ FBO Opens at SAN
The huge exterior hangar wall of the San Diego facility provided the best opportunity for Canadian artist Ken Gangbar’s nature-themed work.
Powerlines Can’t Hide from Safe Flight Detector
Helicopter pilots will appreciate a little help in finding powerlines before it’s too late.
Avionics
Universal Avionics Unveils InSight Integrated Flight Deck
The Tucson, Arizona-based company becomes the latest to offer a Part 25 avionics suite, centered on its new EFI-1040 flight displays.
Portable Satcoms Save Communications Costs
BizjetMobile’s Iridium and SwiftBroadband portable satcom systems offers a low monthly unlimited texting and email cost of $899.
Ikhana Twin Otters Live Longer
The Murietta, Calif. Twin Otter specialist has an in-house engineering team that develops life-extending repairs.
FMS Training Done the Universal Way
Learning how to use an FMS is much easier in a classroom and not inside the airplane.
Navtech Offers Alternative For Aeronautical Charts
Canadian company also provides performance, flight planning, crew planning and navigation data solutions.
Sporty’s Offers Prep Program for ATP Candidates
The required 10 hours of simulator training for pilots seeking ATP certificates is available through a new Sporty’s course.
ForeFlight Partners with Comply365 To Aid Fleet Operations
New features in the popular iPad app include simpler fleet deployment, weight-and-balance solution, flight recording and more.
FAA Issues STC to Elliott Aviation for NZ-2000 FMS Upgrade
The NZ-2000 upgrade combined with the Primus Epic CDS/R retrofit prepares Hawkers for NextGen avionics requirements.
NARA Panel To Tackle Aircraft Sales Situation
Panel session titled “Current Trends Impacting Business Aircraft Sales.”
NBAA/CAN Soiree To Feature High-Value Auction Items
Bidders can try to win a PGA golf tour package, a Gogo Business Aviation ATG 2000 and more.
Avionics
Honeywell Cockpit Technology Advancing Toward Lower Landing Minimum Credit
Synthetic vision should be good for more than just drawing pretty pictures of the outside world on a PFD.
Aircraft
Combined Cessna/Beechcraft Aims For Future Growth
Two of the largest aircraft manufacturers are now one under the Textron Aviation umbrella.
NBAA 2014 Set To Touch Down in Orlando on Tuesday
Latest edition of the business aviation show promises new aircraft, avionics and other products, as well as plenty of educational sessions.
Avionics
Two new Apps by Aerovie Make Flying Safer
Aerovie apps are tackling challenging safety problems, including Pireps and comprehensive flight-tracking.
Avionics
Ruag To Market Jetcraft HUD Vision Access
Under the agreement, Ruag will sell and install the enhanced flight vision system.
Avionics
ASIG Adds to FlyTab EFB Approved Model List
The AML STC is available for both U.S. and Canadian operators of the types covered by the STC.
Avionics
CMC Highlights GPS Landing System Sensor
The unit can act as a completely independent precision approach system.
Security
Security Expert Raises Issues of Satcom Vulnerabilities
The Black Hat USA security conference in August included a presentation on satcom cyber security issues.
Avionics
FAA/Industry Guidelines Show Easier Path to LOAs
Complaints are still rolling about delays in RVSM LOAs, but the FAA and industry are trying to work together to ease the process.
Aircraft
Pilot Report: Eclipse 550
With the $2.895 million 550 now in production, Eclipse Aerospace offers the lowest-priced new very light jet available.
Rotorcraft
Bell 407GX Tours Socal High Spots
A supplement to the Bell 407GX flight manual enables carriage of heavier external loads while flying in hot-and-high conditions.
Orlando Rolling Out the Red Carpet for NBAA 2014
This year’s NBAA Convention in Orlando celebrates business aviation’s heroes and the latest and greatest information and products.
