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 National EMS Pilots Association (NEMSPA) is inviting Verticon visitors interested in air medical transport to participate in its Medical Pilot Career Launch activities. This week at the rotorcraft show, NEMSPA is offering current and aspiring EMS pilots “a unique opportunity to learn from industry leaders, network with professionals, and gain valuable insights into the dynamic world of air medical transport.”
Over the three days of Verticon, Career Launch participants will meet EMS pilots, medical crew, and industry leaders and have access to hiring managers, chief pilots, and directors of operations from EMS operators. Career Launch training sessions will cover air medical transport technology and techniques and career paths, industry trends, and best practices. NEMSPA is also offering free professional headshot photos during the Verticon Career Fair on March 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
“We are thrilled to offer this experience to aspiring and current air medical pilots,” said NEMSPA president Brett Reeder. “This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and experience and take your career to the next level.”
To register for the Career Launch, visit <a href="http://nemspa.org/verticon-career-launch">nemspa.org/verticon-career-launch</a>.

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

NEMSPA Invites Future EMS Pilots To Launch Air Medical Transport Careers

Event encourages networking and learning from industry experts

Medical Pilot Career Launch training sessions will cover air medical transport technology and techniques and career paths, industry trends, and best practices.

NEMSPA Invites Future EMS Pilots To Launch Careers

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

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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.

Black Diamond Heliaero upgraded the helicopters with Basix Pro avionics

Indonesian Army Receives Six Modernized Bell 412EPs

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The Michigan airframer aims to accommodate all trim tastes

Enstrom Upgrades 480B Product Line Up Options

Charlotte Bailey

News and developments about everything that goes into the cabin of an aircraft, from floor coverings to headliners, with a special emphasis on in-flight entertainment, communications and other electronics for passengers. If it is in the cabin of an aircraft, it’s covered here.

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

Helicopter has more space and performance, along with a Safran Arrius 2ES engine

Airbus Unveils H140 To Bridge Light Twin Market Gap

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

R66 NxG features Garmin avionics and autopilots plus interior and exterior changes

Robinson Upgrades R66 with New Safety, Trim Features

News about environmental issues relating to aircraft operations, including noise issues, emissisions, and regulations. See Fuel for biofuel.

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.

Engine maker is contributing its expertise to several cutting-edge projects

GE Aerospace Touts Hybrid-electric Propulsion Efforts

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

Simulator replicates the real world inside a VR headset

Loft Dynamics Unveils H145 Virtual Reality Simulator 

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

GPMS health and usage monitoring systems are certified for 14 aircraft types

GPMS Expands Access to Foresight MX HUMS

Issues regarding financing of aircraft; aviation insurance; tax issues for aircraft operators; new companies and people in the aviation financing and insurance industries.

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