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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Rotortrade has launched a certified preowned helicopter program in collaboration with Safran Helicopter Engines.&nbsp;Under the partnership, helicopter broker Rotortrade and the turbine engine manufacturer will help buyers ensure the health of the Safran engines in their newly purchased helicopters.
The certified preowned program will include a pre-purchase inspection conducted by Safran experts; a technical report and certificate of compliance to document the engine’s condition; a six-month or 50-hour warranty; credit of up to €21,000 ($22,657) toward the Safran by-the-hour maintenance program; and access to free training.
In other news, Rotortrade is joining the Fred North Helicopter Safety Mentorship program as a founding partner. The mentorship program “solidifies the long-standing relationship between Fred North and Rotortrade, highlighting their shared commitment to improving safety standards within the helicopter industry,” according to Rotortrade.
Implementation of the program, led by Fred and Peggy North, will see seasoned pilots act as ambassadors who will “carefully vet and recruit a pool of mentors who will guide young pilots, providing them with the knowledge, support, and tools needed to build successful and safe careers in aviation.” Plans call for expansion of the program worldwide, as well as development of an online platform where young pilots can be paired with mentors.

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