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

At this year’s NBAA International Operators Conference (IOC) in Orlando, more than 500 aviation professionals came together to learn more about geopolitical developments, emerging security threats, and the regular meat of the event: operational requirements for business aircraft flying around the globe.
Attendees from 17 countries and 40 U.S. states celebrated the winners of the Guy Gribble IOC Appreciation Award for dedicated service to the IOC Committee: Mente's director of flight operations, Mark McIntyre, and Shawn Scott, co-founder of Scott International Procedures. The committee also released a new tool for international operators, the <a href="https://nbaa.org/aircraft-operations/international/nbaa-international-flight-plan-format-guide/">International Flight Plan Format Guide</a>, which is designed to help operators comply with flight plan requirements from the FAA, ICAO, and foreign regulators.
Two key issues addressed during the IOC were U.S. government plans to impose new taxes and IRS audits on business aviation and the ongoing efforts to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
“This year’s conference reached a new altitude in bringing the industry together to remain on top of an ever-changing global aviation landscape, with insights from leaders in the field, dedicated sessions with actionable intelligence, and peer-to-peer learning opportunities unavailable at any other industry event,” said NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen. “Attendees have come away informed and inspired about the opportunities on the world stage.”

News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

Operational, Tax Issues Discussed at NBAA International Operators Conference 

The conference brought together more than 500 business aviation professionals

Addressed during the IOC were U.S. government plans to impose new taxes & IRS audits on business aviation and efforts toward net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

International Issues Highlighted at NBAA IOC 

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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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His career spanned more than five and a half decades

Longtime Bizav Attorney Gary Garofalo Flies West

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The revision relaxes some provisions of the Corporate Transparency Act

New Treasury Rule Limits LLC Information Reporting

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Kassebaum pushed through the General Aviation Revitalization Act

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Gordon Gilbert

Increased fees are to recover pandemic shortfall

Nav Canada Increases ATC Service Charges 

Larger new bizav aircraft face 2027 deadline, while small new turbine bizav aircraft have 2029 deadline

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News and issues concerning the aviation charter and fractional-ownership industries and markets, including company announcements, regulations, new developments and labor issues.

More In Regulations and Government

Congress OKs Stopgap Government Funding Measure

Move averts potential shutdown

Longtime Bizav Attorney Gary Garofalo Flies West

His career spanned more than five and a half decades

New Treasury Rule Limits LLC Information Reporting

The revision relaxes some provisions of the Corporate Transparency Act

Nancy Kassebaum, Architect of GA Product Liability Reform, Dies

Kassebaum pushed through the General Aviation Revitalization Act

Nav Canada Increases ATC Service Charges

Increased fees are to recover pandemic shortfall

FAA InFO Outlines CVR Upgrade Deadlines

Larger new bizav aircraft face 2027 deadline, while small new turbine bizav aircraft have 2029 deadline

New Rules Would Clarify Bizav Operations in Australia

New Rules Would Clarify Business Aviation Operations in Australia

Transport Canada Moves To More Fully Align with ICAO

Agency issuing orders as temporary standards

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