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 single-engine Privateer amphibian was to have flown earlier this year, but is currently still under construction, although now in the final assembly phase. The fuselage floor is complete, according to the company, and bulkheads and door frames have been installed, “including the spar carry-through bulkhead so that we are ready to install the wings.” The craft’s GE M601 turboprop engine will be installed after the fuselage is finished and following wing installation. Privateer is seeking a U.S. manufacturer to help bring the amphibian to market.

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.

In the Works: Privateer Industries Privateer

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2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Charles Alcock

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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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TBM 980: Daher Has Unveiled The Latest Member of Its Aircraft Family

Kerry Lynch

News about simulators and training procedures, as well as workforce.

Several changes were made in M&A, legal, sales, support, and engineering

Bombardier Reinforces Leadership Team

Charlotte Bailey

Scale model testing to help validate hydrogen-electric business jet design

Beyond Aero Completes First H2 Bizjet Wind Tunnel Tests

Global ops finish December up 4.2%, Argus reports

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Manufacturing facility will be next to its Challenger production plant

Bombardier Launching CA$100M Expansion in Montreal

Hanneke Weitering

Issues regarding financing of aircraft; aviation insurance; tax issues for aircraft operators; new companies and people in the aviation financing and insurance industries.

Series B financing round raised $175 million for full-size demonstrator

JetZero Tops $1 Billion in Funding for Z4 ‘All-wing’ Airliner

New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.

News and developments about everything that goes into the cabin of an aircraft, from floor coverings to headliners, with a special emphasis on in-flight entertainment, communications and other electronics for passengers. If it is in the cabin of an aircraft, it’s covered here.

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