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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Aerospace test stand design and manufacturing company Bauer has partnered with Ascential Technologies to support the global users of its test and measurement products. Ascential Technologies specializes in automated diagnostic, inspection, assembly, and test systems.
The two U.S.-based companies’ combined efforts will allow Bauer to focus on designing, manufacturing, and globally deploying advanced test stands for aerospace companies, while Ascential will function as Bauer’s exclusive global service and aftermarket support provider. This will be managed under the new Ascential Care platform.
Included in the Ascential Care platform is the company’s data analytics platform for capturing, mining, and measuring equipment data. This capability empowers users to “make informed decisions and, ultimately, help[s] enhance the reliability and availability of assets,” according to Bauer, who is exhibiting at the Dubai Airshow.
Customers will receive support from installation and launch to service, maintenance, refurbishment, and spare parts services for Bauer’s test systems. Ascential Technologies provides field support services in more than 40 locations in 20 countries, with support available onsite and online.
“This partnership allows us to focus on what we do best—engineering world-class test systems—while ensuring our customers receive unmatched global support and predictive service capabilities,” said Bauer president and CEO Lou Auletta. “Together, with Ascential Technologies’ deep technology expertise and aptitude for delivering rapid and efficient support, we’re delivering a smarter, more connected customer experience.”

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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News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

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