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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The Million Air FBO at Griffiss International Airport in Rome, N.Y., is now an Avfuel dealer. The facility opened in October, taking over the FBO and fueling facilities from Oneida County, which used to provide services at the airport. Million Air Rome plans to renovate its facilities this year, including a new corporate hangar to be finished in June and a new FBO terminal set to open in the fourth quarter. In addition, Cleveland Jet Center, based at Cuyahoga County Airport in Cleveland, recently became an Avfuel dealer. The FBO features an outdoor waterfall, custom-designed four-hole putting green, a café, spacious lobby, conference rooms, two quiet rooms and a pilot lounge with a bath and shower. A 26,500-sq ft heated hangar is available, as are de-icing services.
 Destin Jet, based at Destin Airport in the Florida panhandle, has also joined the Avfuel network and is nearing completion of its new FBO terminal building. Plans call for the new 4,000-sq-ft terminal to open early this year.

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

Three FBOs join Avfuel Network

The Million Air FBO at Griffiss International Airport in Rome, N.Y., is now an Avfuel dealer.

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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.

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