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 Air Charter Association (ACA) has released an online version of its Air Charter Broker Qualification training and launched a hub to improve communication among its 420 members in 59 countries.&nbsp;With the member hub, ACA will be able to create forums based on key topics, allowing members to share input.
“This will facilitate wider discussion and engagement amongst the membership, with key issues in the areas of affairs, regulation, and sustainability,” the ACA explained. “Additionally, given the oversaturated use of traditional communication channels such as email, having a unique platform of communication will ensure that ACA is able to deliver clear updates to the membership that do not get missed.”
The broker training “ensures that [charter] brokers are aware of industry best practices as set out by ACA.” So far, ACA has trained more than 200 delegates from 100 member companies. In-person training is still available, but online training makes it more accessible to people anywhere in the world.&nbsp;
“The feedback has been incredibly positive,” said ACA CEO Glenn Hogben, “with many of the attending delegates highlighting the fantastic delivery of the course, using&nbsp;real-life experiences and anecdotes to give a practical understanding of the theory behind the qualification.”

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

Air Charter Association Moves Broker Training Online, Adds Member Hub

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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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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.

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