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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Matt Thurber

Georgia’s new Paulding County celebrated the ribbon-cutting for the state’s newest airport–Paulding County Regional Airport–on November 14 with an airshow and fireworks. The new airport, the county’s first public airport, features a 5,500-foot runway.

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

New Airport in Georgia

Georgia’s new Paulding County celebrated the ribbon-cutting for the state’s newest airport–Paulding County Regional Airport–on November 14 with an airshow 

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Hanneke Weitering

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

Site will support both piloted and pilotless VTOL flight testing

Wisk Begins Building eVTOL Vertiport at Hollister Airport

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

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.

FAA program tests links between small fields and major hubs

Electra Demos Hybrid-electric Flights in Three States

Charles Alcock

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.

S-76s and AW139s will carry passengers to and from London-area airports

Flexjet Bases European Helicopter Fleet at Blackbushe

Kerry Lynch

Neither FAA nor Congress appear open to helping Cleveland expedite airport closure

FAA’s Bedford, Lawmakers Oppose Burke Lakefront Closure

Amy Wilder

Restriction targets individual pilots, not the operator or aircraft

Haneda Plans Three-strikes Rule To Bench Errant Pilots

Groups point to $195 million in economic contribution

Local Groups Band Together To Support Lakefront Airport

Curt Epstein

Project is expected to take a month, starting in mid-September

New Jersey Airport To Close for Runway Repair

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.

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