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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Fargo Jet Center has been appointed as an authorized Starlink dealer and will begin installing the SpaceX Starlink low-earth-orbit (LEO) satcom system in customer airplanes. The company plans to complete six Starlink installations this year and will expand as demand grows, it said.&nbsp;
“Our team is excited to work with Starlink to bring best-in-class connectivity to our customers,” said Drew Stiles, avionics lead at Fargo Jet Center. “With our extensive experience in satcom and connectivity installations across a wide range of aircraft, we’re well-positioned to integrate Starlink’s innovative technology and elevate in-flight connectivity.”
Nearly 8,000 Starlink satellites in LEO provide worldwide coverage, with download speeds from 40 to 220 Mbps and upload speeds of eight to 25 Mbps. Service prices range from $2,000 per month for 20 GB plus $100 per additional GB to $10,000 per month for unlimited. System price is $150,000, not including installation, and includes the fuselage-mounted electronically-steered antenna, router, and power supply.

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.

SpaceX Starlink Adds Fargo Jet Center to Satcom Dealer Network

Company plans to complete six installations this year

Nearly 8,000 Starlink satellites in low-earth orbit provide worldwide coverage, with download speeds from 40 to 220 Mbps and upload speeds of eight to 25 Mbps.

SpaceX Starlink Adds Fargo Jet Center to Dealer Network

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Charles Alcock

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.

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.

The narrowbody Airbus bizliner features VVIP and first-class seating areas 

Jet Aviation Delivers Its Quietest VIP Cabin to Date

System runs on Viasat's GX satellite network and provides high-speed broadband connectivity

 Gogo Plane Simple Satcom STC’d for GV/G550

Jessica Reed

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.

Product is designed to serve both retrofit and new completion markets

Rosen Aviation Launches Standalone 4K Smart Map Box

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

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Fargo Jet Center

SpaceX

More In Cabin Interior and Electronics

Jet Aviation Delivers Its Quietest VIP Cabin to Date

The narrowbody Airbus bizliner features VVIP and first-class seating areas

Gogo Plane Simple Satcom STC’d for GV/G550

System runs on Viasat's GX satellite network and provides high-speed broadband connectivity

Rosen Aviation Launches Standalone 4K Smart Map Box

Product is designed to serve both retrofit and new completion markets

Gogo Plots Course for Airborne Connectivity Upgrades

About 2,400 aircraft still operate on Gogo’s legacy air-to-ground network

Innovative Advantange Introduces Four-slot AVDS Node

Fiber-optic backbone enables easy upgrades on any size aircraft

True Blue Power Bumps USB Charger Power to 45 Watts

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

Collins Venue Smart Monitors Come with Built-in Airshow

Standalone monitors can be installed without a full Venue cabin management system

Metrojet Engineering Is 1st Asia-Pacific Starlink Dealer

Demand remains strong for high-speed satcom services

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