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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Jet Linx jet card holders and aircraft owners can now access the charter operator’s new MemberSeatExchange program. Accessed through the Jet Linx App, MemberSeatExchange is only for Jet Linx clients and is not available for nonmembers or owners.
To use the service, clients can request a seat on an already-scheduled flight or book a trip and then offer seats to other Jet Linx clients. Jet Linx doesn’t release any identifying information until the seat request is mutually confirmed. Clients can also view aircraft owner flights on the exchange, according to Jet Linx. “Participation is entirely optional to ensure the service only enhances the private aviation experience without impacting scheduling, availability, or privacy.”
Omaha, Nebraska-based Jet Linx manages more than 100 airplanes and operates from 22 company-owned terminals in the U.S.
“The MemberSeat Exchange represents an innovative extension of our client-first philosophy,” said Jet Linx&nbsp;executive chairman Jamie Walker. “We are always looking to enhance our services to provide our clients with more flexibility and value, while ensuring every flight remains private, secure, and fully within the trusted Jet Linx community.”

News and issues concerning the aviation charter and fractional-ownership industries and markets, including company announcements, regulations, new developments and labor issues.

Jet Linx Offers Empty Seats in Charter Jets for Client Community

Members can reserve seats on flights or offer seats on their own bookings

Accessed through the Jet Linx App, MemberSeatExchange is only for Jet Linx clients and is not available for nonmembers or owners.

Jet Linx Offers Empty Seats System for Client Community

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Program launches with HondaJet HA-420 and Bombardier Challenger 3500

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Elite Jets, MaxAir keep names, add Priester co-brand

Priester Aviation Unifies Companies under One Brand

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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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