<p>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.</p>


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<p>The Falcon 2000LX received EASA and FAA certification at the end of April, and deliveries began in May. The wingletted Falcon 2000LX offers 4,000 nm range and a 10- to 15-percent climb improvement over the 2000EX. The Aviation Partners winglets will also be available for retrofit, which requires “adding reinforcing straps on the upper and lower wing panels and servo actuator door to accommodate increased loads,” according to Dassault. The winglet mod increases wing span by 6.75 feet. </p>


In the works: Dassault Falcon – Falcon 2000LX

The Falcon 2000LX received EASA and FAA certification at the end of April, and deliveries began in May.

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