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.

Editor-in-Chief

Matt Thurber

Helicopter operators that provide wash and deicing services for energized transmission lines and wind turbine blades can improve efficiency with Boost Systems’ Next-Generation Aerial Wash System.&nbsp;
The Next-Generation system incorporates Isolair’s tank and the combination—designed in collaboration with Isolair president Michael Powell—helped accelerate the solution's development. “Partnering with other industry experts enables us to deliver innovative solutions using the latest technologies, ensuring we meet the evolving needs of our mutual customers,” said Boost v-p of operations Jeff Yarnold.
Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Boost Systems also specializes in the development of human external cargo systems and provides training for all its products. This week at Verticon, Boost is highlighting its Aerial Wash System, the Isolair tank, and Quick Release Cargo Basket with lightweight step.

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

Boost Systems Introduces Next Generation Aerial Wash System

Integrates Isolair tank to improve wash and deicing efficiency

The Next-Generation Aerial Wash System incorporates Isolair’s tank, and the combination, designed in collaboration with Isolair president Michael Powell, helped accelerate the solution's development. 

Boost Systems Introduces Nextgen Aerial Wash System

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Curt Epstein

New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.

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.

Unit was developed in consultation with special mission stakeholders

AEM Unveils New Digital Audio System for Aircraft

Clean-sheet design offers twin-engine performance in a single-engine aircraft

Robinson Unveils the R88, Its Largest-ever Helicopter

Hanneke Weitering

Augmented-reality software meets high-performance computing

FlySight Integrates Opensight AR Tool with MFAR Mission Computer

The helicopter landings are an event before the event.

Lots of Helicopters Land at Verticon 2025 Convention in Dallas, Texas

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.

True Blue Power TB20 now available for the venerable Airbus helicopters

Airwolf Li-ion Battery STC Approved for AStars in Brazil

System extends life of critical components during cold-weather operations

Hartzell Tanis Preheat System Approved on Airbus H135

Retrofit tail rotor solves problems posed by the OEM's elastomeric bearings

FAA Approves Van Horn’s AS350 Tail Rotor Replacement

News about simulators and training procedures, as well as workforce.

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