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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Leviate Air Group has purchased charter broker Vault Aviation, adding to the Dallas-based company's charter provider World Class Jet (dba Leviate Jet Management) and charter broker Leviate Air Charter, as well as a business aircraft sales division. Vault Aviation specializes in booking charters for sports, entertainment, and high-net-worth clients.
“This acquisition represents a pivotal step in Leviate Air Group’s growth strategy,” said Leviate Air Group CEO Luis Barros. Vault Aviation has built a trusted reputation among some of the most discerning clients in the industry, and we are proud to integrate their expertise and client relationships into our organization. Together, we will continue to raise the bar for service and innovation in private aviation.”
Leviate Air Group’s charter fleet includes a Bombardier Challenger 300s and Global 5000; Cessna Citation CJ3+, XLS, and X; Embraer Phenom 300; and several HondaJets.
“Joining forces with Leviate Air Group offers Vault Aviation’s clients an immediate gateway to a full suite of aviation services, including aircraft sales and acquisitions, aircraft management, and priority access to Leviate’s growing fleet,” said Vault Aviation president and co-founder Paul Taskalos. “We’ll be looking to aggressively expand our footprint, offering services to professional athletes, talent management firms, and sports agencies.”

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