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

For the past 17 years, aircraft sales and airport information website GlobalAir has published an FBO specials page that highlights camping, cookout, and fuel deals for pilots flying to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, for the annual EAA AirVenture show.
“I love this promotion,” said Abigail Sheets, director of GlobalAir’s Airport Resource Center. “It’s a win-win—FBOs who celebrate EAA AirVenture via discounts and specials can spotlight their ramp at no extra cost. Transient pilots can quickly scan for savings in their flight path using our interactive map, which pinpoints each FBO. I am extremely thankful to EAA for allowing us to put this together, and even more thankful that they host such an amazing and core event in aviation.”
More than 130 deals this year include fuel discounts up to $1.50 per gallon and free meals, along with no landing or overnight tiedown fees. FBO listings on the Airport Resource Center are free, although sponsored listings are also available.
Fuel discounts aren’t limited to avgas, and FBOs such as Atlantic Aviation in Casper, Wyoming, are offering discounts on each gallon of jet-A. With weather sometimes the bane of cross-country travelers, Gregory Municipal Airport in South Dakota is opening the doors of its large hangar for free weather-induced overnight stays.

GlobalAir Publishes FBO Specials for Flights to Oshkosh Air Show

Discounts on fuel, food, and facilities are available for AirVenture flyers

More than 130 deals for Oshkosh travelers this year include fuel discounts up to $1.50 per gallon and free meals, along with no landing or overnight tiedown fees. 

GlobalAir Publishes FBO Specials for Flights to Oshkosh

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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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News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

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