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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Cessna Citation 680, Sovereign, Sovereign+, and Latitude

Matt Thurber

Solojet Aviação is now approved by Brazilian regulator ANAC to provide full maintenance services for the Cessna Citation Sovereign. This operational specification approval expands Solojet’s capabilities for maintenance beyond paint and interior refurbishment for the approximately 40 Sovereigns registered in Brazil.
The approval means Solojet’s technicians can provide services such as structural maintenance, avionics, inspections, and weighing on the midsize twinjets. “Centralizing these services reduces downtime, boosts operational efficiency, and brings greater predictability to the maintenance process,” according to Solojet.
In addition to maintenance and modifications, Solojet has added other capabilities to become more of an integrated service provider. These include aircraft sales and acquisitions, aircraft management, and fractional ownership.
“The Citation Sovereign is a highly significant aircraft in the Brazilian market, and this certification significantly expands our service capabilities,” said Solojet technical director Cláudio Bernstein. “We now offer a comprehensive service—providing greater agility and control for the client—while also ensuring that every stage is executed according to the same high technical and quality standards.”

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.

Brazil’s ANAC Approves Solojet for Full Citation Sovereign Maintenance Services

Adds capabilities that will benefit customers based in Brazil

Solojet customers won’t have to fly their jets elsewhere for maintenance. Solojet’s techs can provide services such as structural maintenance and inspections.

Brazil’s ANAC Approves Solojet’s Sovereign Maintenance

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Curt Epstein

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.

The company will add to its 66,000-sq-ft location at KINT

Propeller and Rotor MRO Piedmont Propulsion To Expand

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

News about simulators and training procedures, as well as workforce.

Four-week class conducted by specialists from the engine manufacturer

Duncan Aviation Technicians Complete PW308 Training

Charles Alcock

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

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

Transaction includes flight training and aircraft charter/management operations 

Pilatus Acquiring Sales and Support Provider Air Alliance

Facility specializes in PC-12 and PC-24 maintenance

Cutter Aviation Opens KBJC Pilatus Service Center

Amy Wilder

STC expands special mission capabilities for Cessna platform

FAA Approves Avcon Single Sensor Port for Caravan

Component specialist helps operators with schedule certainty

Av8 Buys More Phenom 300 Landing Gear and Parts

Kerry Lynch

News and developments about everything that goes into the cabin of an aircraft, from floor coverings to headliners, with a special emphasis on in-flight entertainment, communications and other electronics for passengers. If it is in the cabin of an aircraft, it’s covered here.

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Cessna Citation 680, Sovereign, and Latitude

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Propeller and Rotor MRO Piedmont Propulsion To Expand

The company will add to its 66,000-sq-ft location at KINT

Duncan Aviation Technicians Complete PW308 Training

Four-week class conducted by specialists from the engine manufacturer

Pilatus Acquiring Sales and Support Provider Air Alliance

Transaction includes flight training and aircraft charter/management operations

Cutter Aviation Opens KBJC Pilatus Service Center

Facility specializes in PC-12 and PC-24 maintenance

FAA Approves Avcon Single Sensor Port for Caravan

STC expands special mission capabilities for Cessna platform

Av8 Buys More Phenom 300 Landing Gear and Parts

Component specialist helps operators with schedule certainty

Greenpoint Delivers VVIP 787 Interior Completion

Project incorporated AeroSuite private space

Duncan Aviation Completes Its First Key Falcon 8X Check

The work also included aircraft upgrades and refurbishments

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