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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Nearly a year after acquiring an <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2024-02-05/premier-private-jets-acquires-stevens-dayton-mro-fbo">MRO/FBO facility</a> in Dayton, Ohio, from Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems, Premier Private Jets’ PremierMRO has become a dealer for Collins Aerospace avionics products. Under the dealership agreement announced this week, PremierMRO will be able to install Collins flight decks and avionics and provide warranty service.
In addition to offering installation of Collins Pro Line Fusion touchscreen-controlled integrated avionics in Cessna Citations and Beechcraft King Airs, PremierMRO can upgrade Pro Line 21 avionics, install Collins’ 5G-resistant radar altimeters, and service avionics under the Collins Avionics Service Plan. The Fusion upgrade modernizes the flight deck with synthetic vision and support for LPV and RNP approaches. The touchscreen displays simplify the pilot interface and reduce keyboard data entry while the avionics also offer physical controls.
“Since acquiring the Dayton facility…we have expanded capabilities to better serve customers, while retaining a long-tenured and deeply experienced technical staff, especially in the area of avionics,” said Premier CEO Josh Birmingham. “I’m proud to say, we’ve created a vital hub for the full gamut of aircraft services, including mobile AOG response in the Upper Midwest.”
The company also has a facility in Stuart, Florida. PremierMRO services include engine work and interior refurbishment, as well as aircraft painting.

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PremierMRO Becomes a Collins Aerospace Avionics Dealer

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PremierMRO will be able to install Collins Aerospace flight decks and avionics and provide warranty service at its facility in Dayton, Ohio.

PremierMRO Adds Collins Aerospace Avionics Dealership

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