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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Pilatus has selected Astronautics’ AeroSync Max as the line-fit connectivity system for the Swiss OEM’s PC-24 twinjet, marking the first application of the system in an airplane. AeroSync Max captures, stores, and transfers aircraft flight data to help make flight operations more efficient and reduce downtime.
Consisting of an airborne communications server, connectivity module, and ground server software, AeroSync Max transfers flight data securely and directly to Pilatus’ CrystalCare servers. AeroSync Max is certified to EASA ED-203A cybersecurity standards.
After every flight, AeroSync Max automatically downloads flight data via cellular or Wi-Fi networks, enabling Pilatus’ predictive services to help mitigate maintenance issues and prevent excessive downtime.
“Astronautics is proud to partner with Pilatus to provide PC-24 operators with a certified and secure connectivity system that is improving aircraft operations and availability,” said Matt Frei, Astronautics’ director of connected aircraft solutions.&nbsp; “Because data is transferred directly to Pilatus’ ground server without intermediaries, operators can trust that their information remains private—supporting the trusted relationships Pilatus has built with its owner-operators.”

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.

Pilatus PC-24 Adopts Astronautics AeroSync Max for Flight Data Connectivity

This is the first fixed-wing application for the Astronautics system

After every flight, AeroSync Max automatically downloads flight data via cellular or Wi-Fi networks. 

PC-24 Adopts AeroSync Max for Flight Data Connectivity

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

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.

Gripedge tools and PM Research PMA products are now available

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Kerry Lynch

The company is expanding space, capabilities, and workforce

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Based in Cleburne, Texas, the company has carved out an independent niche

Plane Place Aviation Is the Place for Hawker Parts and Maintenance

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

Operations begin in November and project completion should take place in April 2026

Duncan Preps To Open P&WC PW300/PW500 Overhaul Facility

Nearly 65,000-sq-ft center to be operational next year

Bombardier Selects Fort Wayne for Next Service Center

Amy Wilder

New developments at FBOs including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

Facility expanded from Citation Service Center to support Cessna, Beechcraft, and Hawker aircraft

Textron Aviation’s Milwaukee MRO Celebrates 35 Years

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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Yingling Aviation Reaching into New Horizons

The company is expanding space, capabilities, and workforce

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Based in Cleburne, Texas, the company has carved out an independent niche

Duncan Preps To Open P&WC PW300/PW500 Overhaul Facility

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Bombardier Selects Fort Wayne for Next Service Center

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Textron Aviation’s Milwaukee MRO Celebrates 35 Years

Facility expanded from Citation Service Center to support Cessna, Beechcraft, and Hawker aircraft

Liebherr-Aerospace Expands MRO at Michigan Campus

Added space facilitates work on heat-transfer, landing gear, and pneumatic components

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Cabin redesign features custom interiors and updated connectivity

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