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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To make modifying the content of in-flight moving maps simpler, FlightPath3D has released BizAvStudio, a configuration tool that provides full control over map details for OEMs, aircraft owners, completion centers, and flight operations.
Operators of the more than 1,500 business aircraft flying with FlightPath3D’s moving map can now configure their maps as necessary, including modifying “branding, welcome screens, passenger information displays, map styling, and geopolitical settings without requiring software updates, engineering support, or vendor intervention,” according to FlightPath3D. BizAvStudio also helps installers deliver an aircraft with the map fully configured.
New Textron Aviation Citations carry the FlightPath3D maps, and Gogo’s Vision in-flight entertainment system uses FlightPath3D’s moving map, as do those from Astronics, Cabin Management Systems, and DPI.
“BizAvStudio is not a feature; it is a new operational model,” said FlightPath3D president Duncan Jackson. “Configuration is no longer something that happens once at delivery. It’s something operators own for the life of the aircraft.”
“Owners and operators already control every element of the private jet cabin experience, from interior design to catering to connectivity,” said Howie Lewis, v-p of business aviation for FlightPath3D. “The in-flight map was the last piece they couldn’t touch. That’s no longer the case.”

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.

Owners Control the Moving Map with FlightPath3D’s BizAvStudio

Tool simplifies process of making changes, including adding company branding

OEMs, aircraft owners, completion centers, and flight operations can modify moving-map branding, welcome screens, passenger info displays, map styling, and more.

Owners Control the Map with FlightPath3D’s BizAvStudio

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

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Aero DC Adds Embraer 135s, 145s to Starlink STC List

Charlotte Bailey

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 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.

 New airline’s first aircraft to enter outfitting this month

Magnifica Air Installing ACA Filtration System

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Reconfigurable cabin concept designed for sports teams and corporate groups

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Curt Epstein

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

Users can now provide reviews and comments 

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

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Reconfigurable cabin concept designed for sports teams and corporate groups

Garmin Adds Airport/FBO Rating Tool to Its Pilot EFB

Users can now provide reviews and comments

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