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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Odyssey Aviation, the former Million Air FBO facility at New Orleans Lakefront Airport that was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina in August 2005, opened its new 30,000-sq-ft complex last month. The Lakefront FBO had been operating in temporary facilities while the approval process and construction of the new FBO took place. Odyssey Lakefront is part of Cincinnati-headquartered Odyssey Aviation, which owns seven FBOs. The new Lakefront facility includes a 10,000-sq-ft terminal building, a 20,000-sq-ft hangar and 350,000 sq ft of ramp space. Odyssey built the new FBO complex east of the original FBO’s location, across Runway 36L, so it’s no longer adjacent to Lake Pontchartrain. The new terminal features an ellipse-shaped lobby with pilot and passenger lounges, flight planning room, pilot snooze room and wireless Internet access.

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

Odyssey celebrates new lakefront FBO

Odyssey Aviation, the former Million Air FBO facility at New Orleans Lakefront Airport that was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina in August 2005, opene

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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.

Company won an RFP at Central Wyoming Airport

California FBO Five Rivers Expands Footprint to Wyoming

The 26,510 sq ft of space brings the facility to more than 100,000 sq ft of hangars

Northern California FBO Expands with Hangar Purchase

Facility is company’s first in the Kingdom, with more on the way

Universal Aviation Begins Operations in Saudi Arabia

It will join the company’s location at Nashville International Airport

Atlantic Aviation Starts Work on Second Nashville FBO

KKR purchased the FBO chain in 2021

Apollo Funds Acquires Major Stake in Atlantic Aviation

Spring City Aviation now has four FBOs in the Badger State

Wisconsin FBO Chain Expands with Janesville Purchase

Work will begin on the Boulder City facility by the end of the year

Developer Gets Lease for Vegas-area Hangar Complex

The facility pays tribute to the airfield’s WWII service

Pilot Steps In To Operate Kansas FBO

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