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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Signia Aerospace has purchased Bend, Oregon-based Precise Flight, maker of the Pulselite pulsing lighting system installed on more than 25,000 aircraft, as well as speed brakes, oxygen systems, environmental control systems, electromechanical controls, and spoiler systems. The company&nbsp;is retaining Precise Flight COO Bill Hoback, who will report to Signia Aerospace Group president Keith Bagley.
Pulselite can also be integrated with traffic alert and collision avoidance systems. “Research has shown that the airplanes equipped with the Pulselite technology experience up to 60% fewer bird strikes, saving [operators] millions of dollars annually, while increasing passenger safety,” according to Precise Flight.
“Precise Flight is a critical supplier of innovative products to aviation customers worldwide and leads with forward-thinking design and manufacturing,” said Signia Aerospace CEO Norman Jordan. “Their reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability makes them a natural fit for our growing platform.”
Signia Aerospace is owned by private equity firm Arcline Investment Management. Signia has added a number of aerospace companies to its portfolio, including Hartzell Propeller, Hartzell Aviation, Cleveland Wheel &amp; Brake Systems, International Water Guard, and others.
“This partnership strengthens our foundation and positions us to accelerate product development, expand market reach, and continue delivering exceptional value to our customers,” said Hoback.

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