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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True Blue Power has introduced the new TA245 series USB chargers, offering five configurations and input voltages from 12 to 32 volts DC.&nbsp;Compatible with round or square installations, the TA245 45-watt charger is available in single and dual USB-C configurations and the 36-watt in USB-A single or dual. All units have adjustable halo ring lighting.
“You can adjust the brightness and it'll change colors to indicate the USB status,” said Ryan Reid, True Blue Power account manager and chief pilot. “The TA245 features Qualcomm quick-charge 3.0 technology, power delivery, and programmable power supply technology. This means the charger can adjust between fixed voltage set points to meet the device's needs. Think of a stereo knob—instead of stopping at fixed points, the charger can fine-tune the voltages, which means faster and more efficient charging.”
Measuring 1.5 inches wide and 1.25 inches deep, the TA245 chargers can accommodate in-seat installations and fit in tight areas in the cabin, cockpit, and galley. They also offer built-in protection from short circuits, power surges, overloads, and over-temperature events, according to True Blue Power.

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True Blue Power Bumps TA245 USB Charger Power to 45 Watts

Five configurations are available and they fit in round or square installations

Measuring 1.5 inches wide and 1.25 inches deep, the TA245 USB chargers can accommodate in-seat installations and they fit in tight areas in the cabin, cockpit, and galley. 

True Blue Power Bumps USB Charger Power to 45 Watts

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