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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France-based Airmont and DirecTV In Flight are partnering to deliver the latter’s JetVision live television to business aircraft.
Airmont will optimize the passenger experience by reducing bandwidth consumption per stream, minimizing the number of live feeds open on the internet, and guaranteeing smooth playback, according to the company. Stream-supervision tools also help operators monitor user experience. Onboard equipment such as Innovative Advantage’s <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2025-01-13/innovative-advantage-celebrates-20-years-innovation">AVDS Node</a> is compatible with Airmont’s service.
JetVision’s advantage is delivering live programming without the need for additional equipment. Content can be viewed on cabin displays using streaming players such as Apple TV+ and Roku devices and laptop computers, tablets, and smartphones. NBAA-BACE 2025 visitors can view a demonstration at the Airmont or Innovative Advantage exhibits.
“Passengers expect the same level of connectivity and live engagement in the air as they do on the ground,” said Airmont executive chairman Jean-François Gault. “With JetVision by DirecTV now part of our service offering, we ensure that business aviation clients can enjoy this experience, smoothly and reliably, without compromise.”
“Live TV—especially sports and news—has become a defining part of the in-flight entertainment experience for business travelers who want to stay connected,” said Kimberly de Flesco, head of aviation strategy for DirecTV In Flight. “Working with Airmont allows us to further extend JetVision into the business aviation market, helping passengers catch the live TV moments that matter most.”

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