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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Alpha Wingman has formed a customer advisory board (CAB) to help the maintenance service provider platform with its product roadmap, strategy, and service improvements. Founded in 2017, Alpha Wingman began as MRO Insider, connecting aircraft owners and operators with service providers.
CAB members will have the opportunity “to influence the tools used by Alpha Wingman members, share insights with peers, and get a first look at upcoming innovations within the Alpha Wingman ecosystem,” according to the company. Alpha Wingman also provides remote maintenance and service technician coordination through Alpha Workforce and also offers MyVendors, “an operator-customized map to send electronic maintenance requests with one click.”
“The Alpha Wingman platform is the industry standard in managing and leading remote teams, sourcing AOG vendors, comparing quotes for scheduled maintenance, and accessing legitimate parts inventory in a transparent, efficient manner,” said company president Andy Nixon. “If we can bridge the gap between operators and providers, it will only lead to more transparency, uptime, and improved safety within the industry.”

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CAB members will be able “to influence the tools used by Alpha Wingman members, share insights with peers, and get a first look at upcoming innovations.”

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