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.

Editor-in-Chief

Matt Thurber

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Notams on the Cusp of Finally Getting Fixed

Efforts seem to be accelerating to overhaul this critical safety information system

At its lowest point, the Air Canada A320 reached 60 feet agl and was an estimated 10 to 20 feet above the second airplane in line before climbing away.

Notams, Finally Getting Fixed?

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Curt Epstein

News about significant aircraft accidents and information from accident reports.

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.

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.

Former NTSB lead investigator Gregory Feith gave the keynote address

Expert Talks Aviation Safety at NBAA Maintenance Conference

Amy Wilder

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.

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.

Controllers, pilots, tech all factor in

U.S. Runway Incursions Drive New Safety Push

Kerry Lynch

Questions surround small operator adoption and FAA resources

In Face of Barriers, SMS Is Picking Up Steam

Platform allows trained medical oversight anywhere

Aircare International Debuts New In-flight Diagnostic Kit

Charles Alcock

Test flights include full transition from vertical to horizontal cruise flight and back again

Joby Logs eVTOL Aircraft Transition Flights with Pilots Onboard

Stuart “Kipp” Lau

Improper rudder use can lead to loss of control in aircraft

AINsight: Focus on the Rudder and LOC-I Accidents

News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Acting FAA Administrator Rocheleau highlighted areas that still need work

FAA Sees Results from Targeting Hotspot Airports

Jessica Reed

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

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