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

A plan for Discovery Air to buy VIH Aviation Group, which would have included VIH affiliate YYJ FBO Services at Victoria International Airport in British Columbia, has been canceled, according to a Discovery statement. “Over the course of recent conversations between VIH and David Taylor, CEO of Discovery,” said a VIH statement, “it became apparent that both businesses have a different vision of the strategic direction of the companies and their corporate management and governance in both the short term and long term. VIH has not divulged details of how specifically the negotiations broke down, but price was not the issue.”

New developments at FBOs including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

Discovery cancels VIH buy

A plan for Discovery Air to buy VIH Aviation Group, which would have included VIH affiliate YYJ FBO Services at Victoria International Airport in British C

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Curt Epstein

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.

The capacious hangar provides private aviation shelter at Geneva Airport

Geneva Airpark Notes Increases in Occupany in 2024

Rotterdam is its latest renovation.

Jet Aviation Upgrades FBO, Adds Aircraft Management Suite

The lease on the FBO at Council Bluffs Municipal Airport is set to expire

Iowa Airport Issues FBO Request for Proposals

Charles Alcock

News and issues concerning the aviation charter and fractional-ownership industries and markets, including company announcements, regulations, new developments and labor issues.

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.

New FBOs support expansion in aircraft operations, maintenance, and technology

Gama Invests across Business Aviation Service Portfolio

FBO chain opened a brand-new facility at KBNA last year

Atlantic Aviation Expanding to Second Nashville Airport

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

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The company’s Acapulco facility is its first to do so

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Cunningham Aviation and Aviation Property Network are the latest additions

Sheltair Expands Ramp at Savannah Airport

The project added 3.4 acres of apron and new drainage

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