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

Inflight connectivity provider Satcom Direct announced that its FlightDeck Freedom datalink service can now enable Future Air Navigation System (Fans) testing. This testing can troubleshoot or validate Fans capability in the aircraft from any location, using the company’s partnerships with Inmarsat, Iridium and ViaSat Yonder. Access to the Fans testing facility is a no-cost option of the FlightDeck Freedom subscription. The simulated test facility is available to Satcom Direct subscribers 24/7/365.

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

Satcom Direct Offers Fans Testing

The service is available at no cost to FlightDeck Freedom subscribers.

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

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.

Coded in the nav database, visual procedures improve safety and comfort

Honeywell FMS Guided Visuals Gain Departure Procedures

Single-engine turboprop features multiple buttons for easy passenger access

FAA Certifies Garmin Autoland in Epic E1000 AX

News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Manufacturer of products for legacy aircraft will help ensure long-term support

Ontic Buys SIRS Navigation Magnetic Compass Business

Charles Alcock

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.

Safety Autoland system is standard equipment on the latest PC-12 model

Garmin Autoland Approved for Use on Pilatus PC-12 PRO

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

Integrated avionics suite includes touchscreen displays and GFC 600 autopilot

FAA Approves Garmin Retrofit STC for Cessna CitationJets

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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Honeywell Tests Magnetic Navigation in GPS-free Flight

Embraer 170 flew from Seattle to Alaska and back without GPS

Scandinavian Avionics To Support Legacy Nighthawk Systems

Billund, Denmark-based company will also offer dealer coordination for European customers

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