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

An alternative avionics upgrade is now available to modernize Cessna Citation 550, 560, and 560XL Honeywell Primus 1000 systems without the expense of a complete avionics suite replacement. Aerospace Design and Compliance (ADC) developed the SkyVue 1000 supplemental type certificate (STC), which is available from SkyVue Avionics; both are Atlantic Jet Partners companies.
SkyVue 1000 includes the replacement of obsolete Honeywell DU 870 primary and multifunction flight displays with LED DU 875 displays. The original flight management system is replaced with two BendixKing AeroNav 900s with LPV approach capability, and a new fuel flow computer ensures true fuel flow function on the AeroNav 900s. A Becker audio panel with Bluetooth, 3D audio, and last-message replay rounds out the upgrade.
According to Atlantic Jet Partners, “The SkyVue 1000 cockpit upgrade represents one of ADC’s [organization designation authorization] most technically challenging and rewarding projects to date. The alteration involved addressing critical cybersecurity concerns, including potential database hacking vulnerabilities. Working closely with the FAA’s [New York Aircraft Certification Office] and the Transport Aircraft Policy and Standards Office, ADC developed rigorous testing methods and procedures to evaluate and secure the system’s software.”
“The upgrade reflects our commitment to providing innovative and reliable solutions for aircraft operators,” said Atlantic Jet Partners COO Joe Rizzo. “This achievement underscores our strategic vision and ability to tackle complex projects with speed, precision, and expertise.”

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News and issues relating to the aerospace industry that are related to the science, engineering and business of flight in space involving civil, industrial and military applications, and similar topics related to flight in the atmosphere of the Earth that are not covered more directly by other AINonline subject channels. In other words, both astronautical and aeronautical subjects, except for those aeronautical topics that are specifically covered elsewhere on this website.

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News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

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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.

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 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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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.

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News and developments about aircraft engines, including turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft and piston.

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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.

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